Minister for Sports Development John Enoh has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu-led government towards growth of Nigerian sports having captured it in its Agenda.
Enoh stated this as much in his press conference at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Monday, adding his mission is to fulfil the agenda that President Tinubu has for sports and implement it for the growth of sports.
Enoh became the 36th Sports Minister in Nigeria on assumption of office on Monday and the Cross Rivers-born politician noted that his head is filled with ideas and plans that can make sports work in Nigeria again even as he rallied for support of all stakeholders.
“Now that we have Ministry of Sports Development, I believe it is for a purpose. If you look at the agenda of President Bola Tinubu it is clearly captured,” Enoh said.
He nonetheless appealed to the media and other sports stakeholders to work seamlessly with him for the sports industry to thrive during his stint in Office.
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“I want to appeal to the media that the cooperation that has existed before my appointment should be sustained. It is a challenge not just to me but all the stakeholders.
The minister who had earlier sent his goodwill message to Nigeria’s athletes in Budapest, Hungary also said the President Tinubu has urged the athletes to give their very best to ensure they return from Budapest with medals.
“Just some moments ago , I personally signed a goodwill message to athletes that are in Budapest, Hungary for the World Athletics Championship letting them understand that as a ministry we are with them and as a country we are also with them and urging them to put in their very best,” Enoh added.
“Perhaps it may have been their own accomplishments that have taken them this far to take part in the World Athletics Championship that In itself is also a reflection of the unity of our country. There is no other endeavour that is as united as the sports endeavour. In spite of the diversities, difficulties, conflicts and the differences, Nigerians unite as one whenever there is a sporting event.
“The President of the country, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu wishes that our athletes do us proud in Budapest.”