Sports
I Will Do My Best To Grow Sports Sector In Nigeria- Minister
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Sports Senator John Owan Enoh has revealed that with the support of every stakeholder in the sports ministry under his watch will leave no stone unturned to ensure the desired growth and development of the sports industry in the country and beyond.
Minister gave the assurance when he undertook an inspection tour of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Wednesday, to assess the state of facilities in the edifice.
Addressing newsmen during the tour it is obvious sports sector attracts the attention of many in Nigeria that is why we need to do our best at the sports ministry to give the best that will turn the fortune of sports in Nigeria.
“It is therefore very important that we get it right. We must maintain the current infrastructures that we have, and look towards making them better, to match what we have across the world.”
“Facilities and infrastructures are a key component of sports, as they are variables that drive both elite performance and grassroots development.
“The ministry under my leadership will do all that it can, to get every part of the stadium functional, including the athlete’s hostel, because athletes must have the best, to be the best”
Facilities included are the Main bowl of the stadium, the Velodrome, the facility building, the athletes’ hostel, the Federation and Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), the Power Technical Building, as well as other facilities in the edifice.
Minister also visited the abandoned Athlete’s Hostel built in 2003 to be precise as part of the country’s facilities for hosting the 9th All Africa Games under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo
Having seen the state of the facilities, Senator John Enoh vowed to bring back to life the abandoned huge majestic 250 rooms three stars athletes Hotel built with a huge amount of money 20 years ago for the progress of the athletes inside the now MKO Abiola National Stadium Package B Abuja.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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