Sports

SUNDAY DARE GETS MORE RECOGNITION AFTER SUCCESSFUL TENURE AS SPORTS MINISTER

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2 years ago

June 6, 2023

Immediate past Sports Minister Sunday Dare CON, has continued to enjoy the dividends of his successful stewardship as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development.

In a Private Reception put together by Stakeholders in the Sports Industry, Dare was praised for all the transformations he brought to the Sports Sector for the almost four years he spent in the Sports Ministry.

The Reception that was tagged Celebration of Excellence is the latest on the list of worthy recognitions Dare has enjoyed following what many have unarguably describe as a successful and accomplished tenure as Sports Minister.

Speaking at the event, Former Nigeria football International, Chief Segun Odegbami, MON, described Dare as a National Asset that deserved all the accolades he is getting.

The Media Mogul and Sports critic said this is the first time in all his years in Sports involvement that a Minister left office and he is being celebrated.

“By virtue of my position I have worked closely with many past Sports Ministers and I know how difficult it is to survive as a Sports Minister in Nigeria but Dare proved everyone wrong with his style of leadership that resulted into many achievements”, he said .

Odegbami further stated that he is particularly looking forward to the next assignment Dare will undertake because his wealth of Experience and Quality will be very valuable to the Present Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Speaking at the event , Sunday Dare described himself as lucky to serve as Sports Minister in the last administration and all his success story will not have been completed without the support of the stakeholders in the Sports family.

” We would not have achieved what we did without majority of the stakeholders, from the office of Mr President, the National Assembly, the Nigeria Olympic Committee, the Sports Ministry itself and the various Sporting Federations”.

Dare was able to improved drastically on the Country’s Sporting Facilities with policies like the Adopt the Pitch Initiative.

He has also left a stable template for Athletes Welfare like the Adopt the Athletes Initiative.

His Doggedness to ensure Nigeria Sports does not remain the same ensured he initiated the Nigeria Sports Industry Policy that has taken Nigeria Sports from just a mere recreation to serious business.

The Reception had in attendance Some of the big heavyweight Stakeholders in the Sports Sector like the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports , Ismaila Abubakar , the Chairman Senate Committe on Sports Senator Obinna Ogba, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr Muhammed Sanusi, the Chairman of the Interim Management Committe of the Nigeria Premier League, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, The Special Assistant to Former President Muhammad Buhari on Sports , Daniel Amokachi.

Also in Attendance were top Media Practitioners like Ikedi Izikuzor and Barrister Dudu Orumeh along side stakeholders from other Sectors like the Nigeria Communication Commission and the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.

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FAME Foundation to the World: Para Athletes Need Empowerment, Not Sympathy

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2 hours ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The founder of FAME Foundation (Female Advocacy, Mentoring, and Empowerment), Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has called on the global community to support, not pity, para athletes.

Speaking at the recently concluded Play the Game 2025 Conference held in Tampere, Finland, Atoyebi emphasized that athletes with physical challenges require empowerment, policy support, and inclusion not sympathy.

Aderonke, a fearless journalist and lifelong advocate for women and girls in sports, has consistently championed the rights of marginalized groups through her foundation.

Known for her bold and passionate advocacy, she reiterated that para athletes deserve the same opportunities and resources as their able-bodied counterparts.

The international conference, held from October 5th to 8th, brought together journalists, policymakers, and global stakeholders to discuss pressing issues under the theme: “Breaking Barriers in Sports: Integration of Marginalized Groups and Persons with Disabilities.”

Delivering a powerful and interactive lecture, Atoyebi stated: “I want to conclude by saying that para athletes around the globe need our support, policy reviews, and implementation—not our pity. They don’t need sympathy; what they truly need is empowerment.”

Her impactful contribution at the event further amplified Africa’s voice in the global call for inclusion, equality, and policy-driven change in the world of sports.

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