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President Buhari Confers Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on Sunday Dare:

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11 months ago

May 28, 2023

Finally, Hardwork pays, Sunday Dare the Hon Minister of Youth and sports Development has been awarded Commander of the Order of Niger (CON) by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Chief Sunday Dare, in his remarks, praised God for being given such National Award.

Just two days ago, he was conferred Fellowship of the National Institute of Sports (FNIS), by the Director General of the National Institute of Sports Professor Moronkola.

Several awards was bestowed on Chief Sunday Dare during his tenure as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development.

This National honor of the Commander of the Order of the Niger(CON) will forever remain indelible in his mind

Congratulations to Chief Sunday Dare, your contributions to Youth and Sports Development can never be over-emphasized, your passion , vision and mission for the youth for nation building will remain evergreen as a legacy that will stand the test of time , your youth development initiatives and programmes have removed several youths out of the street, with the National Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), Digital Trainings, Youth Empowerments, WEP, and so on are significant milestone of your administration.

There is no better way to sign out, than this award of Commander of the Order of the Niger, Congratulations!

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Sports Minister Affirms Nigeria’s Readiness for Paris 2024 Olympics

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2 hours ago

April 19, 2024

The Gleamer

…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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