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Sports Minister Affirms Nigeria’s Readiness for Paris 2024 Olympics
…Says nation is due for gold medals after Atlanta 1996 heroics
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated the Ministry is committed to seeing Team Nigeria achieve remarkable success at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Drawing inspiration from past achievements and a vision for the future, the Minister emphasized Nigeria will be aiming for gold in Paris, in like fashion as the nation’s heroics at the 1996 Olympic Games.
“Like every area of human endeavor, we expect to build upon what we did at the last Olympics. After Atlanta 1996, the time has come for Nigeria to win at the very least, a gold medal at the Olympics,” remarked the Minister.
To fulfill this ambition, the Ministry has established a ministerial podium performance committee dedicated to strategic planning and execution. This committee is diligently assessing various sports where Nigeria holds a competitive advantage. Collaborating closely with the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and different sports federations, the Ministry is orchestrating comprehensive training programs and coordinating the opening of training camps both locally and internationally.
The Minister underscored the collective effort of all stakeholders involved, emphasizing the synergy between the Ministry, NOC, and federations. “Given all we are doing within the Ministry, the NOC and the different federations, we are working very hard to ensure we are competitive enough and represent Nigeria well enough in Paris,” the Minister added.
As preparations intensify, Nigeria is poised to showcase its athletic prowess on the global stage and make its mark at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Through meticulous planning, robust training regimes, and determination, Team Nigeria aims to leave an indelible legacy of sporting excellence. While some athletes and sports have qualified for the Games, some others are still undergoing the qualification process.
The Games will take place in the French capital city of Paris, between July 26 and AUgust 11, 2024.
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Former FCT FA Vice Chairman Patrick Ngwaogu Appointed Football Coordinator of Tinubu Support Organisation in FCT
The Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) has appointed former First FCT Football Association Vice Chairman, Patrick Ngwaogu, popularly known as Odogwu, as the Football Coordinator of the organisation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The appointment was announced in a message to Ngwaogu, who is also the Executive Director of ECN Global, publishers of Exclusive News Online Newspaper, by the Director of Football for the Tinubu Support Organisation, Bashir Badawiy.
Badawiy stated that the inclusion of the former Sporting Director of Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia into the organisation’s football project was purely on merit, taking into consideration his antecedents and track record in grassroots football development across the country.
Describing the move as strategic, Badawiy explained that the appointment is aimed at harnessing Ngwaogu’s experience, credibility, and grassroots orientation to drive football development and youth engagement within the Federal Capital Territory.
According to him, Odogwu will play key roles in mobilising young football talents in the capital city, supporting the broader objectives of the football initiative under the organisation, and strengthening the structure of the project nationwide.
“The decision to appoint Odogwu is a reflection of our commitment to building a sustainable football development framework that prioritises grassroots talent discovery and youth empowerment,” Badawiy said.
The Director of Football also commended the Director-General of the project, Hon. Aminu Sulaiman, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth of the initiative. He praised Sulaiman’s strategic coordination and support, noting that it has laid a solid foundation for the success of the football programme.
Badawiy expressed confidence that with the combined leadership qualities and grassroots orientation of the FCT Coordinator, the Tinubu Support Organisation’s football project would stand the test of time in the FCT and beyond, serving as a platform for youth empowerment, talent discovery, and the promotion of national unity through sports.
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