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Professionalism Will Make Nigeria’s Leagues Better-Dare

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5 years ago

September 9, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that the professionalism of Nigerian Football Development being promoted by the ongoing reforms of the nation’s football will make Nigerian Leagues better and put it at par with others around the world.

The Minister said his desire is to see the Nigerian Leagues grow beyond the current state with rapid transformation through proper licensing, and financial control is unwavering.

Mr. Sunday Dare said the step is critical for building stakeholder confidence following the reclassification of sports from recreation to business as part of President Buhari’s commitment to make sports business.

He said other necessary steps involve running the leagues as businesses and not as recreation. According to Dare “we have a clear plan and vision. We are dogged in working to fulfill them leveraging on public and private financing to achieve our goal. We are committed to making changes that would position our league for the best.”

The Minister had said the league would not resume until basic conditions on club licensing control are enforced.

“As a ministry, infrastructure renewal is our ultimate goal to ensure television-friendly output that will encourage investors to put their money in a product that is quite attractive, this boils down to the professionalism of all stakeholders, administrators, coaches, players, and fans of the round leather game.

“This is the only way we can attract sponsors and fans returning in large crowds to the stadium. When all facilities are put in better shape ahead of the new season. We are looking licensing, infrastructure, incentives, and better organize leagues when the season commences,” the Minister explained.

The Minister expressed confidence that Nigeria will get it right and return to an apex position in African football.

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President Tinubu Celebrates Essiet at 40, Commends Her Service on Road Infrastructure and Community Development

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7 days ago

January 3, 2026

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), on the occasion of her 40th birthday, celebrated on January 3.

The President lauded Essiet for her dedication to duty, particularly her active role in community engagement and her consistent participation in road monitoring and supervision exercises across the North-Central geopolitical zone.

In recent times, she has accompanied the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, on inspection tours aimed at assessing progress and ensuring quality delivery of road infrastructure projects across the region.

Essiet, a gender rights activist, community development advocate, and politician, has remained a strong link between the Federal Government and grassroots communities, listening to their concerns and conveying the Renewed Hope agenda to the people at the local level.

President Tinubu described the 40th birthday as a significant milestone, noting that it marks a new phase of greater accomplishments and service. He commended her commitment to engaging communities, fostering inclusion, and promoting development initiatives that directly impact the lives of citizens.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President wished Essiet a happy 40th birthday and encouraged her to continue serving with dedication, passion, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence in the discharge of her responsibilities

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