Sports
Sports Ministry to Partner with Schools in Sports Research Curriculum
Joel Ajayi
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development Sen. John Owan Enoh has revealed that the ministry is ready to partner with schools in the development of a sports research curriculum ,in collaboration with expatriates
In a Press statement issued by the Director Press and Public Relations FMSD Kehinde Ajayi (Mrs).
The Minister disclosed this when the Vice Chancellor , David Umahi Federal University of Health Science paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Mashood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja recently.
Senator Enoh noted that the idea to conduct research on sports programmes is relevant and on point and that will bring the nations sporting activities in line with global best practices in schools.
The Minister commended the Vice Chancellor for taking the bold step to initiate it and for coming around as all is geared towards achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President towards the nation’s sports industry.
“Eboyi State is a home out side home that is equally the admiration of other State” because of her fast development ,that includes their airport and the facilities put in place.
The minister expressed his joy to the state for pioneering sports management beyond atheletics. He further revealed his intension that aside making sports business oriented, he wishes in his tenure, to transform the Nigerian Institute of Sports(NIS) to become an outstanding University of Sports.
Earlier in his address, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Jesse Uneke disclosed that the University is a full fledged Federal University of Health Science and that his wish is to institute a strong sports research center that will exchange programmes for Sports Leadership, sports administration and sports support personnel.
The Vice Chancellor thereafter requested for the Ministry’s assistance in the areas of Coaching Education, Curriculum Development, Sports Education, Sports Management, Sports Infrastructure Development Management Information Technology as it concerns sports in the country.
Sports
Gusau Praises President Tinubu, ValueJet crew for diligence and endurance
Joel Ajayi
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday expressed the deep appreciation of the NFF and the Nigeria Football family for the warm words of encouragement from the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR following the Super Eagles’ return from a better-forgotten Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match adventure in Libya.
On Monday, Mr. President put out a statement warmly welcoming the team back to home, and asking for prompt justice from the Confederation of African Football following the inhumane treatment of the Nigerian contingent. Mr. President also commended the proactive coordination between the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development in addressing the unfortunate episode and ensuring the safe return of the players.
“We hereby express our deep and sincerest appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his warm and kind words of encouragement. These words have gone a long way to reassure the players of the firm support of the Government and people of Nigeria for what they do and the efforts and sacrifice they make in representing this great country.
“The commitment and love for the team by the Government and the entire nation was aptly demonstrated by the physical presence of the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh at the airport to welcome the team back to Nigeria.
“Mr. President as the father of the nation, has once again demonstrated his concern and keen interest in the beautiful game of football that unites our peoples from all walks of life and across all known mental, physical, spiritual, political and economic boundaries, and which fosters national unity and friendship among peoples and nations of the universe.”
Gusau, who led the delegation to Libya, also commended the captain and crew of the ValueJet aircraft that flew the delegation to and from that country, saying that their patience, diligence, good manners, warmth and endurance made the trip less arduous for the contingent.
“The captain (Mr. Abdul-Latif) and crew were awesome. I must commend, in particular, the captain. He did his job professionally and with a touch of excellence, and even intervened at a point to talk to the airport operatives to allow the NFF leadership to go outside the airport to find a way to hire vehicles for the team. As a fellow North African (Tunisian) who had worked in Libya previously, they were ready to offer him hotel accommodation but not any other member of the crew or any Nigerian, as all the hotels in the city disclosed that they had strict orders not to welcome any Nigerian nationality. He refused their offer and rather opted to sleep in the aircraft with the rest of the crew.
“The captain and crew showed great maturity and kindness. We will never forget them.”
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