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Igoche Mark Welcomes New Sports Minister, Advises on Pitfalls to Avoid

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2 years ago

August 20, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Amidst the criticism gripping the appointment of Senator John Owan Enoh as the Minister of Sports Development, Mr. Igoche Mark, a Basketball Promoter has advised Sports Lovers in Nigeria to tone down their hash criticism over his appointment to superintend the Sports Ministry.

Mark’s advice was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja.While welcoming the New Game Master General into office, he encouraged him to toe the path of justice, fairness, equity and uphold the rule of law.

“Dear Distinguished Senator, I welcome you to your new assignment, assigned to you by Mr.President.Your appointment and deployment to the Sports Ministry can be described as timely and divine, following the mess rocking the sector.

“Your legislative background puts you at an advantage,which will in turn tackle the convulsive nature being experienced in Nigerian Sports at moment.When this is done, Nigeria will definitely return to its place in global sports map.

“No doubt, the task before you is enormous, but if you toe path of justice, fairness, equity and uphold the rule of law ; the sliperry paths experienced by your predecessors will be far from you.

“As a partner, we will continue to support you in your quest to reposition sports in Nigeria.

“Finally, I will appeal to all Sports Lovers to tone down their criticisms on the new Sports Minister, as he possesses the required knowledge to administer sports alongside other experienced Career Sports Administrators working in the Ministry.”Mark Statement reads.

Senator John Owan Enoh is an entrepreneurial and philanthropic politician appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. He replaces Sunday Dare as the 36th Minister of Sports.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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1 day 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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