Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, emphasizes the significance of private sector collaboration to unlock the economic potential of sports during a meeting with Dream Sports Africa. He highlights the government’s vision, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, viewing sports as both recreation and business.
In a press statement released by the Media Office of the Honourable Minister of Sports Development on November 10th, 2023, Senator Owan Enoh stresses the need for collaboration with private sector investors, civil society organizations, and the global sports community to transform sports in Nigeria. He emphasizes the economic contributions of sports to wealth creation, employment generation, poverty alleviation, and social inclusivity, noting its role in addressing key aspects of the government’s agenda.
The Minister encourages private sector investors to leverage incentives provided by the government and invest substantially in sports development. He discusses the endorsement of the National Sports Industry Policy (NSIP) and the commitment to its implementation, focusing on areas like school sports games, talent development, athlete welfare, and public-private partnerships for sports infrastructure.
In response, Dream Sports Africa assures the Ministry of its commitment to identifying collaboration opportunities that align with the government’s sports development objectives. The Minister’s dedication to fostering partnerships and leveraging sports for national transformation is highlighted in the statement.
