By Joel Ajayi

In most sports climes the first 100 days of an administration are now viewed as a bellwether of things to come. The actions and policies implemented give insight into the direction of governance and more importantly into the personal vision of the head of the ministry.

No doubt about it Senator Enoh and its initial 100 days give us reasons for optimism and hope that the ethos of developmental growth will be reborn in the sports sector.

What best brings alive this is the disposition of the Minister himself. He is a leader who came into office prepared to meet the challenges of the day. Rather than cut corners and tarry, he went straight at the most critical challenges facing Nigeria’s Sports.

What a significant milestone 100 days in office a period marked by notable strides and unwavering dedication to advancing sports development in Nigeria.

Reflecting on this milestone, Senator Enoh emphasized the accomplishments achieved and the continuous pursuit of progress lying ahead.

Today, the Minister is now 100 days in office and many are of the view that he has started credibly well after taking stock of his activities in office since his assumption of office.

The soft-spoken Minister who is a known administrator par excellence did the first thing right when he decided to embark on aggressive stakeholder engagement that will soon redefine the sports industry.

From outlining strategic targets to meeting stakeholders to visiting grassroots locations to wooing investors, enacting action points, etc., Senator Enoh has shown his determination to catalyze a change in the system.

As a farmer who knows the importance of synergy embarked on aggressive stakeholder engagement across the country to discuss how best to grow the sports in the country.

Thus far in his tenure, Senator Enoh has orchestrated several impactful initiatives aimed at fostering growth and excellence within Nigeria’s sports sector. While the list is endless, some achievements within the first 100 days include:

Fostering Grassroots Development: The Minister has promoted initiatives aimed at promoting grassroots development. He restructured the National Youth Games to stay true as a fit-for-purpose, enforcing the age cap for the Games (U-15). Moreso, plans have been underway to revamp school sports in the country, so as to re-establish the system of talent manufacturing at the school level.

Establishment of Anti-Doping Commission: In a bold move to strengthen the battle against doping in sports, the Honourable Minister has pledged an unyielding commitment to fast-track the submission of the National Anti-Doping Commission Establishment Bill to the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly for ratification within the forthcoming weeks. Having legislation that sets up the National Anti-Doping Commission is going to be one of the clearest and strongest actions that the country would have taken to tackle doping.

NSIP Adoption: In a move that shows progressiveness, Senator Enoh adopted the National Sports Industry Policy, as a framework that could propel sports in the country. The Minister aligned the policy’s ideals on investment, infrastructure, and incentives with his approach to sports development and sports for development. The double power of this intersection has shown tremendous potential to change Nigeria’s sports landscape.

NIS and TETFUND Partnership: In a landmark move towards advancing the training of coaches in Nigeria, the Minister fostered a strategic partnership between the National Institute for Sports (NIS) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Amongst other things, the collaboration will aim to elevate the standard of coaching training, foster extensive research initiatives, and bolster funding opportunities geared towards enhancing coaches’ education across the nation.

Unlike other administrators who will throw into the dust-bin the programs of their predecessors to allow they see the light of day, the Minister embraced adopting the 10-year Football Masterplan

Adopting the 10-year Football Masterplan: The master plan encompasses strategies and frameworks to address multiple facets of football development, including grassroots participation, talent identification, infrastructure enhancement, coaching and education, governance, and international competitiveness.

The master plan encompasses strategies and frameworks to address multiple facets of football development, including grassroots participation, talent identification, infrastructure enhancement, coaching and education, governance, and international competitiveness.

The 100-day milestone represents a foundation for Senator John Owan Enoh’s continuous commitment to driving transformative changes within Nigeria’s sports landscape.

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