Sports Minister Enoh reveals Tinubu will prioritise sports development.

EnohThe Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh has called for collaboration and synergy with relevant stakeholders in and outside the sports industry with a view to developing the sector in line with contemporary realities.

The Minister made the call on Monday in his office at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, shortly after his assumption of office.

In a statement by Mohammed Manga, Director, Press and Public Relations Enoh stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is passionate about the development of sports in the country and that is why, in his wisdom, he assigned a Minister to specifically drive the development of the sector.

 Enoh explained that collaboration has become imperative, especially, because sports is not only one of the most unifying factor for all Nigerians but also one of the key sectors that contributes to the socio-economic development of the nation.

According to him, as challenging as the country is today, despite the conflicts, and the diversity, when it gets to sports activities in the country, Nigerians are united.

He further expressed optimism that with effective collaboration of all stakeholders, especially with positive reportage by the media on all sporting activities, as key partners in the development of sports, Nigeria is sure to register its name among the comity of sporting nations.

The Minister assured of his commitment to ensure a complete turnaround in the sector in line with the policy thrust of the present administration.

Enoh therefore called on staff and officials of the Ministry as well as sports federations, to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to bear, in ensuring that the country has the best representations in all competitions.