Sports Minister Visits News Central TV, Explores Future Partnership

 Emma Okonji 

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, recently visited the headquarters of News Central Television in Lagos, as part of his  commitment to fostering partnership and development in the sports sector with private and public stakeholders.

The Minister was accompanied by the Special Adviser on Strategy, Mr. Orok Effangha, Special Adviser and Consultant, Mr. Kenneth Egbas,  and the Special Adviser on Media, Diana Mary Nsan.

The delegation was received by the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of News Central Television, Mr. Kayode Akintemi, alongside senior executive members.

Akintemi, commended the Minister for his continuous support and implementation of initiatives in sports development. 

He also noted News Central’s commitment to partnership and collaboration with Nigerians in the diaspora for significant development and growth across various sectors in line with the station’s overarching goal of promoting developmental journalism.

The Minister appreciated the News Central Team for their efforts in fostering journalism and positive engagement. He emphasised the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ingenuity in creating the Ministry of Sports Development and expressed his gratitude for being the pioneering Minister of the nascent Ministry.

Commenting on News Central’s activities and collaboration with Nigerians in the diaspora, the Minister commended the station and remarked on the necessity of looking beyond remittances from citizens in the diaspora to retain talent and promote patriotism. He observed the mass exodus of athletes from the nation and the need to look out for ways to encourage participation among young athletes.

Amidst the backdrop of fervent sporting fervour, Senator Enoh seized the opportunity to reinforce the government’s unwavering commitment to promoting sports and physical activity as integral components of national development and societal well-being.

The visit provided a platform for Senator Enoh to highlight the government’s comprehensive agenda for advancing sports infrastructure, nurturing talent, and driving partnerships with private sector actors. 

The visit culminated in a tour of News Central’s facilities by the Minister and his team where the Minister explored the NewsRoom and Live Studio. The Minister also granted a special interview with News Central’s Sports Analyst, Tunde Koiki.