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Enoh Restates Commitment To Sports Development in Nigeria

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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has restated that he will explore all necessary avenues to ensure the resuscitation of sporting facilities across the country so as to provide  the nation’s athletes with an enabling environment to compete favourably with their counterparts globally.

 
The Minister gave the assurance today in his office at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja when he received the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi and her team.


He stated that sports development is one of the cardinal priorities of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration and thus, no stone would be left unturned in the realization of the objective.


Senator Enoh explained that this is one of the reasons why he has accepted to operate from the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, being a very definitive National Monument, the best multi-purpose Stadium Complex in Africa and has all the necessary facilities which can stand alongside international Stadia in contemporary age.


He informed that one of his earnest desire is to see sports develop right from the grassroots, that is, the primary, secondary, even to the University environment with a view to having best representations for all games that the country is participating in.


The Minister expressed his appreciation to the Vice Chancellor, the Management Team as well as the University of Calabar Alumni in particular, for felicitating with him on his appointment, assuring that he will not fail in lifting the name of the Alma Mater high, through the diligent discharge of his mandate in line with the policy thrust of the present administration.


Speaking earlier, the Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi said she was in the Ministry to felicitate with one of their own on his appointment as the Honourable Minister of Sports Development.


She thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding him worthy of such a challenging appointment, adding that the University of Calabar and Cross Riverians are proud of him and solidly behind him, as such will continue to support him, not only to transform sports as a viable sector of the economy but to also ensure that Nigeria joins the Committee of sporting nations.


The Vice Chancellor who was accompanied on the visit by the Registrar, Ambassador Gabriel Egbe;Director, Academic Planning, Prof Omoogun and Alumni Relations Officer, Sir Dorn Cklaimz Enamhe also presented a Card of Felicitation to the Honourable Minister.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.


From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.


Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.


Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.


The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.


With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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