Ministry of Sports and Youth Development

Sports minister, Sunday Dare receives Sarkin Wasanni traditional title in Katsina

By Wale Mustapha on December 22, 2022 News, Sports

Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has been conferred with Sarkin Wasanni (King/Leader of Games) title by the Emir of Daura, Dr Umar Farouk Umar CON, on the 22nd December 2022. The traditional title is in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Nation building through grassroots Sports Development. According to Emir […]

Sunday Dare rolls out President Buhari’s scorecard on sports, youths development

By Wale Mustapha on December 21, 2022 News, Politics, Sports

The Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has outlined the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s Scorecard under the Sports and Youth Sector since its inception in 2015 Presenting the achievements today during the International Press Briefing held at the National Press Centre, Abuja, Dare stated that his Ministry hasthe mandate to promote […]

Sports Minister, Sunday Dare to bag ‘King of Games’ chieftaincy title in Daura

By Wale Mustapha on December 18, 2022 News, Sports

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare will on Thursday, December 22, be conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Seriki Wasanni ( King/Leader of Games) by the Daura Emirate Council led by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar. The historic event, which will hold at the Emir’s palace in […]

Federal Executive Council approves National Sports Industry Policy

By Wale Mustapha on November 2, 2022 News, Sports

Incentives for Private Sector Outlined in Document The Federal Executive Council has approved the National Sports Industry Policy(NSIP) proposed to it by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. This approval was given during its meeting on Wednesday, bringing to a positive end the efforts of the Sports Ministry under the headship of Minister Sunday […]

Sports Minister, Sunday Dare gives support ailing Henry Nwosu

By Wale Mustapha on November 1, 2022 News, Sports

In line with his commitment to ensuring that the welfare of former Nigeria internationals in dire need are given assistance, Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare on Tuesday 1st November gave financial lifeline to ailing former Super Eagles star Henry Nwosu. A gifted midfielder, Nwosu was the youngest member of Nigeria’s victorious […]

National/African Youth Day: Every government must do more for her youth – Sunday Dare

By Wale Mustapha on November 1, 2022 News, Politics

Youth Ministry, Halogen Splashes N1m Reward On Top 10 Cyber Security Trainees . The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has stated that the challenge of youth bulge across the African continent has made it imperative for Governments to do more for youth development and empowerment. Speaking as the Chief Host at the […]

Sports Minister, Sunday Dare Bags Federal Government’s Excellence in Public Service Award

By Wale Mustapha on October 21, 2022 News, Sports

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare on Friday receivedthe Excellence in Public Service Award from the Federal Government. The award that was in recognition of his excellent contributions and commitment to the growth and development of sports in the country especially in the area of infrastructure development was presented by President […]

Removal of Para Sports at 2022 NSF: Open Letter to National Council of Sports

By Wale Mustapha on October 20, 2022 News, Sports

By Dare Kuti Sporting greetings to the sports community, families, athletes and the para- athletes who have been agitating over the removal of their sport at the forthcoming National Sports festival. I had wanted to keep mute over the issue of the removal of the Para Sports ahead of the 21st National Sports Festival in […]

Sports minister, Sunday Dare bags highest Public Service award

By Wale Mustapha on October 19, 2022 News, Sports

For his tremendous job in revolutionize sports in Nigeria, Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare will be honored with the award of excellence in public service. Mr. Dare who has been nominated by the Federal Government among other outstanding Nigerians who has distinguished themselves as a public servants will be decorated with the […]

Journalists recommend Gymnastics coach, Tony Asuquo to Sports Minister for national recognition

By Wale Mustapha on September 14, 2022 News, Sports

Nigerian journalists have called on the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon Sunday Dare to include foremost gymnastics coach in Nigeria, Anthony Asuquo in the list of names penciled down for recognition by President Muhammed Buhari The Nigeria athletes to the just-concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and others who represented the country at other […]