The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo receives a souvenir from the President National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy, Chief Ndukuba Rowland on Monday 20th May, 2024 in Abuja.

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Samuel Anyanwu AttachmentsMay 20, 2024, 7:11 PM (2 days ago) to me FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASE FG’S PLANS FOR SPORTS, AS 1ST NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SPORTS KICKS OFF IN ENUGU The resolve to improve sports for national unity and socio economic growth is receiving attention as the 1st National Council on Sports kicks off in Enugu, the Enugu State capital. The event holding at the old Government Lodge, Abakaliki Road, Enugu is expected to last from Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd May, 2024. Delivering the welcome address, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Sports Development, Tinuke Watti noted that the theme of the meeting was suitable, relevant and timely as the Ministry navigates the challenges and opportunity of the current era. Tinuke noted that Sports have long been a cornerstone of our nation’s cultural fabric that transcends the barriers of language, ethnicity, and religion, uniting us under the common banner of competition, achievement, and collective pride. “In every corner of our country, from the cities to the towns and villages, sports bring us together, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose”. The Permanent Secretary described sports as not just a game but a major industry with the capacity to generate employment, drive economic development and improve public health and when rightly positioned, will help to take the youth off crime as successful athletes serve as role models, inspiring younger generations to aspire to greatness and engage in productive activities. “Sports are not just games; they are a major industry with the capacity to generate employment, drive economic development, and improve public health. Investments in sports infrastructure and programs can help boost the economy of our Nation”, The Permanent Secretary noted. She further encouraged the delegates to actively participate and come up with policies that would serve as guide for better and improved decisions in the Sports Sector in Nigeria, as well work out strategies to achieve the deliverables, as set out for the Sector in the Presidential Priorities. In his opening address remarks at the opening ceremony of the council meeting with the theme “Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth”, the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, at the Technical Session described the council meeting as the highest policy-making organ where stakeholders in the Sports Sector gather to deliberate, discuss and share a common vision of advancing Sports in Nigeria with a view to proffering sustainable solutions and also noted that the theme for this year’s Council is timely. Accordingly, He reiterated that the technical session is a critical component of this council meeting, as it provides a platform for robust discussions, knowledge sharing, and the formulation of strategies that will shape the future of Sports in the country. He pointed that the technical session of this esteemed council, is not for the participants to just sit and watch but are pioneers charting a new course for the future of sports in Nigeria, as their discussions, decisions, and collaborations in this forum will lay the groundwork for transformative policies and innovative programs that will impact on youths, and the nation's standing in the global sports arena. The Deputy Governor urges all the participants present to rise to the occasion and to engage in open, constructive and forward-thinking discussions and come up with recommendations worthy of consideration by the Council. He tasks them to ensure that their policies are inclusive, providing equal opportunities and to create an environment where every young person can dream, excel and achieve greatness through sports. “As you embark on these technical sessions, I urge us all to engage open, Constructive, and forward-thinking discussions. Let us leverage our collective expertise to address the challenges facing our sports sector and explore innovative solutions that will propel us to greater heights in key areas such as infrastructure development, athlete welfare, funding mechanism, coaching standards and grassroots Sports programs require your utmost attention and concerted efforts.” In attendance at the opening ceremony were critical stakeholders in the Sports sector from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Directors of the Federal Ministry of Sports, Sports Federations Presidents and representatives of the Private Sectors. Kehinde Ajayi (Mrs) Director Press and PR Unit FMSD May 20, 2024 The permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of sports development, Mrs. Tinuke Watti delivering her welcome Address at the 1st National Council on sports in Enugu

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Seated L-R: Napoleon Enayaba (UNDP); consultant to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Executive Director, the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, Kemi Okenyodo, Director Planning Research and Statistics, Margaret Azeez; Director Legal Services, Fati Lamorde; Director General Services, Mrs Edemanya Ibilola Brayila and other management staff during the presentation of a draft Police Regulations to the management of the Ministry at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Police Affairs in Abuja

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Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri (left) in a handshake with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirate (UAE) to Nigeria, H.E. Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi during the courtesy visit to the Minister in Abuja

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