Join our Telegram group and receive breaking and trending news updates directly on your phone.
Join for News Updates ✕
By Goodluck Ikiebe.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 17- man Ministerial Strategic Committee to ensure adequate preparations and effective participation of athletes at the Games.
The effort is also in line with its avowed determination to ensure podium finishes and clean participation of Nigeria during the forthcoming 2024 Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Paris.
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, while inaugurating the Committee in his Office at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja, called of the members of the committee to ensure the country’s performance during the competition surpasses previous ones.
According to him, the Strategic Committee is entrusted with the crucial task of orchestrating plans towards a successful Olympic Games appearance and recommend strategies and modalities towards a successful outing of Nigeria at the competition.
Senator Owan Enoh noted that the Committee is made up of eminently qualified Nigerians, who have served the country in various capacities,adding that they were carefully selected based on their track record, experience and relevance.
He added the Committee
comprised of distinguished members, renowned for their expertise and passion for Sports development in Nigeria.
The Minister explained that the inauguration of the Committee underscored the present administration’s unwavering commitment to fostering excellence in Sports and providing the necessary support to Nigerian athletes.
According to him, the terms of reference of the committee include a charge on them to discharge their responsibility for the collective good of the country, determining shared objectives/targets and reviewing performances of National Sports Federations vis-a-viz the medals projections for each Sport.
The Minister also urged the Committee to surpass Team Nigeria’s medal haul of 1996, where Nigeria won gold medals in football and long jump, amongst other medals.
“As you go on to perform this critical national assignment, I want to urge the members of the committee to exert positive energy, intellect and experience to ensure that Nigeria surpasses its previous performance at the Games”, Senator Enoh advised.
The Committee is Chaired by the Permanent Secretary oversreing the Ministries of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar.
Other members are; Amaka Ashiofu, Secretary; Dr. Paul Onyeudo; Mr. Patrick Okeke; Mrs. Thecla Opara; Engr. Abolore Alanamu; Mr. Olufehinti Olusegun; Mr. Tunde Popoola; Mr. Suleiman Isa; Mr. Olumide Bamiduro; Mr. Mohammed Manga; Mr. Brendan Ndifon; Prince Ebuta Ayuk; Barr. Danladi Ibrahim and Mr. Abubakar Waziri.
Speaking after the Committee’s inauguration, the Chairman, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, thanked the Minister and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in particular for the opportunity to serve the country in this capacity.
He assured that members of the Committee would bring in their wealth of experience and expertise to bear in ensuring not only early preparations for Nigeria’s participation clean during the Olympic Games, but also in ensuring that the country records the best performance ever in the history of the Games.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
Strategic Media Partnership for Growth and Reputation: Introducing The Reporters
The Reporters is a dynamic online news publication committed to delivering credible, timely, and impactful journalism across Nigeria and beyond. With a strong foundation in professional reporting and editorial integrity, the platform focuses on social, economic, political, and human development issues that shape public discourse. Backed by decades of journalistic experience, The Reporters offers a trusted voice that informs, educates, entertains, and influences a diverse and engaged audience.
For members of the business community, The Reporters provides a strategic platform to enhance visibility, build brand credibility, and connect with target markets. Through well-crafted news, features, interviews, sponsored content, and digital amplification, businesses can showcase their products, services, and innovations to a wider audience. This engagement not only drives patronage but also positions organisations as key contributors to economic growth and development.
Political actors and aspirants also stand to benefit significantly from partnering with The Reporters. As the 2027 elections approach, the platform offers an opportunity for politicians to effectively communicate their vision, programmes, and track records to the electorate. Through balanced profiling, issue-based coverage, and reputation management content, The Reporters helps shape public perception and strengthens candidates’ connection with voters.
Beyond visibility, The Reporters plays a crucial role in image laundering and perception management, presenting clients in a favourable, credible, and issue-driven light while maintaining ethical standards. By highlighting achievements, clarifying controversies, and projecting leadership qualities, the platform supports politicians in building trust and acceptance among constituents, which are critical assets in any electoral contest.
Engaging with The Reporters is therefore not just about publicity, it is about strategic communication for mutual benefit. Partners gain access to a credible media channel with the wide reach of The Reporters while it continues to fulfill its mandate of promoting development-oriented narratives. We invite stakeholders in both business and political spheres to collaborate with us in shaping informed opinions, driving growth, and advancing democratic engagement.
Prospective clients can reach us via WhatsApp: 08032901058 or email: ahmeddada008@gmail.com.
- Management
