Sports

Hon. Ekene Adams Congratulates New Sports Minister

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2 years ago

August 17, 2023

The Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams, has congratulated the newly appointed Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, saying his vast experience will help the sector to grow.

According to Hon. Ekene “Let me heartily congratulate the new Sports Minister Senator John Enoh, on his well deserved appointment by Mr President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His trajectory as a foremost lawmaker who had served in the the Senate will be a huge advantage to the accomplishment of his new assignment. As a former lawmaker he understands the dynamics of every sector, so I believe he will hit the ground running.”

The Member Representing Chikun/ Kajuru Federal Constituency assured that his Committee along with the Senate counterparts will work in harmony with the new Minister to chart a new direction for Nigerian Sports.

“We are all stakeholders and partners in progress, we are ready to work together in the best interest of our great country. We shall partner with the Minister to ensure that Sports takes center stage in our nation’s development history.”

Enoh is Nigeria’s 36th Sports Minister and succeeds Sunday Dare who served for four years under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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8 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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