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Sports Minister Pledges Support for FASU Games
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has pledged support for the Federation of African University Games (FASU),slated to take place in Nigeria.
Speaking while receiving a delegation of the organizing committee for the games who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja, the minister assured them that the ministry will do everything within its power to ensure that the games is successfully hosted by the country.Decrying the present state of NUGA games, he advised the committee to look inwards and take a critical look at NUGA to find out what made it such a huge success in the past.
Senator Owan Enoh who assured the delegation of the willingness of the ministry to avail the Nigerian team the use of its facilities observed that the existence and use of high performance centres is the distinguishing factor that separates countries who excel from those who do not, adding that sports should be co-operative and collaborative at local, sub- national and national levels.
The Minister expressed the determination of the Ministry under his leadership to get the country to return to school sports because of the immense benefits to the country.
He assured that after the ongoing Paralympic Games, he will lead a delegation of the ministry to pay an official visit to his counterpart in the Education Ministry to explore ways both ministries could forge a common ground for the development of school sports.
Earlier,the President and Chairman of the organizing committee of FISU Games , Dr. Mohammed Bawa lauded the grass roots driven vision of the minister in sports administration.
He appealed to the Minister to avail the Nigerian team for the games the necessary equipment for training which he emphasized would give them the critical experience that will prepare them for the games and make them competitive.
Dr. Bawa who observed that the mandatory visa fee of $200 dollars was too high appealed to the minister to liaise with his counterpart in the Ministry of Interior to grant a waiver for students. Such a waiver, he said would boost mass participation of students from various African countries.
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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia
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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