Sports
SUNDAY DARE GETS MORE RECOGNITION AFTER SUCCESSFUL TENURE AS SPORTS MINISTER
Immediate past Sports Minister Sunday Dare CON, has continued to enjoy the dividends of his successful stewardship as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development.
In a Private Reception put together by Stakeholders in the Sports Industry, Dare was praised for all the transformations he brought to the Sports Sector for the almost four years he spent in the Sports Ministry.
The Reception that was tagged Celebration of Excellence is the latest on the list of worthy recognitions Dare has enjoyed following what many have unarguably describe as a successful and accomplished tenure as Sports Minister.
Speaking at the event, Former Nigeria football International, Chief Segun Odegbami, MON, described Dare as a National Asset that deserved all the accolades he is getting.
The Media Mogul and Sports critic said this is the first time in all his years in Sports involvement that a Minister left office and he is being celebrated.
“By virtue of my position I have worked closely with many past Sports Ministers and I know how difficult it is to survive as a Sports Minister in Nigeria but Dare proved everyone wrong with his style of leadership that resulted into many achievements”, he said .
Odegbami further stated that he is particularly looking forward to the next assignment Dare will undertake because his wealth of Experience and Quality will be very valuable to the Present Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking at the event , Sunday Dare described himself as lucky to serve as Sports Minister in the last administration and all his success story will not have been completed without the support of the stakeholders in the Sports family.
” We would not have achieved what we did without majority of the stakeholders, from the office of Mr President, the National Assembly, the Nigeria Olympic Committee, the Sports Ministry itself and the various Sporting Federations”.
Dare was able to improved drastically on the Country’s Sporting Facilities with policies like the Adopt the Pitch Initiative.
He has also left a stable template for Athletes Welfare like the Adopt the Athletes Initiative.
His Doggedness to ensure Nigeria Sports does not remain the same ensured he initiated the Nigeria Sports Industry Policy that has taken Nigeria Sports from just a mere recreation to serious business.
The Reception had in attendance Some of the big heavyweight Stakeholders in the Sports Sector like the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports , Ismaila Abubakar , the Chairman Senate Committe on Sports Senator Obinna Ogba, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr Muhammed Sanusi, the Chairman of the Interim Management Committe of the Nigeria Premier League, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, The Special Assistant to Former President Muhammad Buhari on Sports , Daniel Amokachi.
Also in Attendance were top Media Practitioners like Ikedi Izikuzor and Barrister Dudu Orumeh along side stakeholders from other Sectors like the Nigeria Communication Commission and the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.
Sports
Olofinjana Unveiled as SuperWinleague Lottery Brand Ambassador
Joel Ajayi
Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Africa Chief Scouting Manager, Seyi George Olofinjana, was unveiled on Wednesday in Lagos as the brand ambassador for the new lottery brand, SuperWinleague Lottery, and its associated football project.
Speaking during the brand launch at the MTN office in Falomo, the Chief Operating Officer of DayEmpire Sports Marketing Management Company Ltd, Mr. Yemisi Ayodeji Daniel, said:“We are launching a major project today that creates opportunities for footballers, fans, and other stakeholders to fulfill their dreams.
We are therefore excited to have former Super Eagles and Stoke City midfielder, Seyi George Olofinjana, as our brand ambassador for the SuperWinleague Lottery and related projects.
This partnership with leading telecommunications company MTN and a renowned footballer underscores the significance of this project.
Their decision to partner with DAYEMPIRE SMM confirms that this initiative is anchored on integrity, promise-keeping, and the protection of our core values as an organization.
At DAYEmpire Sports SMM, we not only keep our promises, we uphold our integrity because we want to build an international brand that will stand the test of time.”
On his part, Olofinjana expressed confidence in the project, saying he was staking his hard-earned reputation on the brand because he believes every promise made will be fulfilled.
The SuperWinleague Lottery and SuperWinleague offer footballers and fans a unique experience, including chances to win fantastic prizes, trials with European clubs, and opportunities to watch the best leagues in Europe.
Winners will be rewarded daily with cash prizes, jerseys, and football boots, with the ultimate prize being a trial opportunity in Europe for the best player. Fans will also enjoy all-expense-paid trips to watch top clubs in England.
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