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Sports Minister Embarks on Official Stakeholders’ Engagement Visit to Minister of Niger Delta Affairs

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September 13, 2023

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Wednesday embarked on an official/stakeholders’ engagement visit to the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, in Abuja.

The visit was geared towards building inter-ministerial relationships, information-gathering, understanding stakeholder concerns, assessing stakeholder capacity, and establishing open lines of communication.

The meeting provided a common ground for both ministers to reiterate their commitment to shaping policy priorities while fostering collaborations between both ministries on national issues within the armpit of their responsibilities.

Both ministries will engage to align developmental objectives for the Niger Delta region as it relates to sports development, especially at the grassroots level.

Speaking during the meeting, Senator Enoh stated that they are a lot of talents littered around the Niger Delta region unattended to, just as in other regions of the nation. Therefore, both ministries must foster a collaborative relationship to pull off programs that will unearth these talents, and nurture and grow them into the elite competitors.

He added that the ministry will ensure untapped talents across all regions in the nation are given the platform to express themselves and fulfill their potential.

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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia

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November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.

The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.

Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.

“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.

“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.

The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.

As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.

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