Sports Minister To Commence Engagements With Sports Federations

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh will commence engagements with all sports federations in the country on Tuesday.

This comes as he continues to holistically assess the sporting facilities and state of affairs of all federations.

The efforts are part of a series of strategies the minister is employing to reposition sports in the country.

Senator Enoh is also looking to withdrawal of all sports cases in court, in other for settlements that favours national interest and serves interests of athletes.

He made this Known when he said;

“I have an open and neutral mind on the issue of sports cases that are in court. My meeting with all sports federations in the country will give me an opportunity to assess the federations one by one and see where there are disputes and also where there is normalcy.”

“As a measure of goodwill and good faith, I will require that all disputes that are in court be withdrawn, so we can have a chance to resolve them as a ministry.”

The minister explained that when disputants are given an opportunity, it provides a window to resolve lingering issues in the interests of the sports and love for the country.

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He explained that his administration will focus on turning the tide, to place less emphasis on positions and offices, and instead place more attention on athletes and development.

He also made known his availability to every suggestion and approach that can help solve the teething problems and lingering issues, in other to get the result that is desired.

Making Known that if the house is not in order, the needful success and progress for the athletes can not happen.

Two weeks ago, the minister informed the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar to direct all sports federations to submit full reports of their state of affairs.

This was as to open the door for further engagements and evaluation, starting this week.