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Sports Minister Backs Full Implementation of National Sports Industry Bill, Targets Private Sector Investment Drive
Says Ministry to rebuild trust and confidence of private sector investors in sports
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the adoption of the National Sports Industry Bill (NSIP) for full implementation, under the renewed mandate of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Senator Enoh remarked that the current administration is leaving no stone unturned in its plans to deliver positive change across all sectors, with sports an important part of that plan.
He noted that the NSIP approved in the last administration has been pegged for implementation in the current government, to boost sports development.
“The National Sports Industry Policy as approved by the last administration has received endorsement by the current administration, led by our president, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” The Minister stated. “The thrust of the policy is to advance sports as a business, not just as a mere recreation.
He explained that the inter-ministerial committee set up in the last administration, comprising the Ministries of Sports, Finance, and Federal Inland Revenue Service was for the committee to agree on a series of incentives, which the Government is expected to approve.
The incentives were to boost private sector investment and support for sports in the country.
“It is important that going forward, the investments and funding for sports should come from the private sector, as obtainable in other parts of the world,” Senator Enoh added.
“One of the plans of the Federal Ministry of Sports Development is to see how to sell sports to the private sector. We want to build the trust and confidence of the private sector so that competitions and the initiatives of the ministry can enjoy the support and endorsement of the private sector.”
He said that the nation must return to the days when the private sector was a major player in sports, as it is a requirement for development.
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BFN COO Blessing Chisalam named as LOC member of 2026 Sports Festival in Enugu State
Fast Rising Sports Administrator Blessing Chisalam Ekwe has been named as a member of the Local Organising Committee, LOC , for the 23rd National Sports Festival to be hosted by Enugu state in 2026.
Blessing who is currently the Chief Operating Officer, COO, of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria , BFN, was named alongside other seasoned Sports administrators, as members of the LOC which will be Chaired by the Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jr.
This latest appointment has further buttressed her profile as one of Nigeria’s fast growing female Sports administrators.
Blessing is a passionate sports enthusiast who specialised in majorly all ball games during her playing days and now an accomplished sports scientist, holding a Master’s degree in Sports Management.
She is also a licenced and certified football agent by World Football Governing body, FIFA.
She is expected to bring her wealth of experience and expertise to bear as Enugu state aims to stage a World class event when the state hosts the 23rd edition of the National Sports festival in 2026.
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