The federal government’s commitment to reviving the Nigerian football leagues has been reaffirmed by Senator John Owan-Enoh, Minister of Sports Development. He has urged notable investors, including Tony Elumelu, Chairman of BUA Group, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, and other prominent figures, to invest in local football clubs.
During his meeting with renowned business magnate Tony Elumelu, Enoh pledged to transform the nation’s football scene as part of his ongoing dialogue.
He emphasized the value of strategically investing in the local league to foster confidence in football, Nigeria’s national sport.
He underlined, “We have to establish a domestic framework that embodies the enchanting, vivacious, and unwavering Nigerian essence.
He urged the private sector to invest in sports development, recognizing its enormous potential to promote economic growth, revenue generating, job creation, and national cohesion.
In a statement released by his South African media representative, Diana-Mary Nsan, Senator Enoh reflected on his goals for the growth of sports in Nigeria and stressed the need for a structural framework that tackles the fundamental issues facing the football ecosystem.
As a sports ministry, we don’t strive for quick fixes. Our goal is to create a strong framework that addresses problems at the local level. He said, “Let us rise to the occasion and restore the glory of our country’s local league.”
The minister added that the only way to fully realize the potential of Nigerian sports on the international arena is through cooperation between the public and private sectors. The minister also had Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, virtually join him in their talk.