Enoh Demands Synergy, Collaboration with Stakeholders on Sports Devt

Olawale Ajimotokan  in Abuja

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has said that the sports sector can only be developed in line with contemporary realities if there is synergy and collaboration with relevant stakeholders within and outside the sports industry. He made the call yesterday in Abuja shortly after he assumed office.

Enoh noted that the collaboration has become imperative, particularly as sports is not only one of the most unifying factors for all Nigerians but also one of the key sectors that contributes to the socio-economic development of the nation.

He noted that it was because President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had passion for development of sports in the country that in his wisdom, he assigned a minister to specifically drive the development of the sector.

According to Enoh in spite of the myriads of challenges, diversity and conflicts facing the country, Nigerians are always united as people when it comes to sports.

He expressed optimism that with effective collaboration of all stakeholders, the country will register its name among the comity of sporting nations.

The minister assured of his commitment to ensure a complete turn-around in the sector in line with the policy thrust of the present administration 

Enoh urged the 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.