Sports
Sports Minister Charges E-Sports Organization On Regularization with Sports Federation
Joel Ajayi
Honourable Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh has charged members of the E-SPORTS Organisation to follow due process and ensure the Sports is registered as one of the sports Federations in the country.
In a Statement issued by the Director Press of the Sports ministry Kehinde Ajayi (Mrs.) On Monday in Abuja revealed that, Minister Senator Enoh gave the charge during a meeting with members of the organisation who were there to brief him on some of the challenges of the sport and the way forward.
The Minister stated that the ministry is desirous to have as many Sports as possible and E-Sports is one sports the people are so eager to have in the country which have the potential of creating more opportunity for the country in global sports “The Ministry is so desirous of E-Sports and aware of the deep interest of the people in the sports, if E-sports is registered, it will be one of my achievements as it will be the first sports to be registered under my watch as the first minister of sports development in the country”.
While applauding the members who have taken the sports beyond the shores of the country the Minister encouraged them to channel all their energy into making the Sport an international sports.
He urged them to adhere to the tenent of the Sports department to get the sports registered organise election for the members like other Sports Federations as that’s the only way their authentication as a sports federation can be guaranteed, not by the Olympic Committee or any international body but by the ministry he added.
Earlier in his address, the Acting Director Federations and Elite Athletes Department Mrs Amaka Ashiofu represented by the Deputy Director, Ajao Olufemi explained that the purpose of the visit is to rub minds with the Minister on the way forward to getting the E sports function effectively like every other sports federation in the Ministry.
He assures members of the E-Sports Organisation that the Department is ready to do the needful for its regularization as soon the Organisation meets up with the criteria to become a full sports federation in the Ministry.
Sports
Dr. Andiir Solomon Atoo Honored with SWAN Diamond Jubilee Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sports
Cyril Ogar
Benue-born sports administrator and philanthropist, Dr. Andiir Solomon Atoo, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) for recognizing his contribution to sports development in Benue State and Nigeria at large.
Dr. Atoo, who serves as President of Flight Sports Nigeria Limited and Founder of Flight Football Club, Gboko, received the honour during the association’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Abuja.
Speaking after receiving the prestigious award, Dr. Atoo described the recognition as a “special motivation and encouragement” to continue contributing to sports growth across the country.
“I’m very happy and honoured. This award means a lot to me because it serves as motivation and encouragement. It’s something very special and not something I take lightly,” he said.
A respected sports administrator, CEO, and humanitarian, Dr. Atoo has built a sterling reputation for his commitment to nurturing young talents and promoting grassroots sports in Benue State.
Through Flight Sports Nigeria Limited, which oversees a range of sporting disciplines including football, volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, and para sports, he has created opportunities for young athletes to develop their potential and pursue professional careers.
Under his leadership, Flight Football Club Gboko has become a platform for discovering and grooming promising footballers who have gone on to make their mark both locally and internationally. Beyond football, his investment in volleyball, lawn tennis, para sports, and basketball has revitalized interest and participation in these disciplines within Benue and beyond.
Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Atoo noted that his involvement in sports began purely out of passion but has now grown into a lifelong mission.
“It all started as a passion, but over time, it has become part of me — a culture,” he stated. “This recognition only drives me to do more for the progress of our youth and the development of sports in Benue State and Nigeria.”
He also extended his appreciation to sports journalists in the state and across Nigeria for their continuous support and constructive criticism, noting that their work plays a vital role in shaping sports administration and inspiring excellence.
Looking ahead, Dr. Atoo reaffirmed his dedication to empowering young athletes and improving sports structures in the region.
> “Going forward, we’re going to achieve great things in Benue. My message to sports lovers, administrators, and players is simple — stay dedicated, keep believing, and together we can make sports a major unifying force in our state and beyond,” he concluded.
The recognition by SWAN adds to Dr. Atoo’s growing list of honours as a sports leader, CEO, and philanthropist whose initiatives continue to drive youth empowerment and sports development across multiple disciplines in Benue State and Nigeria.
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