Ministry of Sports and Youth Development – Page 8

Sunday Dare commends DG NYSC on rapid improvement

By Wale Mustapha on January 26, 2021 News, Society News

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has commended the rapid development that has taken place under the leadership of the Director General of the NYSC Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim. Speaking in Abuja, Mr. Dare Pin-pointed the visibility and resonance the scheme had attained such as increased discipline of youth corp members […]

Nigeria Police Wins 4th OSOM Games

By Wale Mustapha on January 24, 2021 News, Sports

The Nigerian Police Force over the weekend made history by winning the 4th edition of the One Service, One Medal Games held in Abuja by amassing 71 gold, 50 silver and 31 bronze, The National Security and Civil Defence Corps emerged second with 48 gold, 31 silver and 25 bronze, Federal Fire Service were third […]

774k Jobs: Youth Minister hails President Buhari’s commitment to youth development

By Wale Mustapha on January 7, 2021 News, Society News

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the 774,000 jobs under the Special Public Works Programme (SPWP) noting that flag-off of the project on Tuesday signposts a Government committed to the upliftment and improvement of the lives of the mass of Nigeria’s most productive population, […]

Sports Minister Celebrates Christian ‘Chairman’ Chukwu at 70

By Wale Mustapha on January 5, 2021 News, Sports

As one of Nigerian Football legends Christian Chukwu celebrates his landmark 70 years Birthday in his Enugu country home, Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has heaped encomium on Chairman Chukwu as he is fondly called, describing him as a true legend and patriotic icon who served the country meritoriously. In a […]

NSF: Sports Minister Reaffirms February 14 Kickoff Date

By Wale Mustapha on January 3, 2021 News, Sports

The Minister of youth and sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that the February 14th 2021 kick off date for the National Sports Festival remains Sacrosanct. According to the Minister, “After the National Sports Festival in February this year, we will move to the National Youth Games and continue the build up to the […]

Ex Heartland Coach Hails Sports Ministry on NPFL Resumption

By Wale Mustapha on December 30, 2020 News, Sports

Former Heartland FC and Niger Tornadoes Coach, Erasmus Onu has hailed the efforts of the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development in Nigeria, Sunday Dare, for his tremendous work on restarting the League, most especially the introduction of Content to the League. The 2020/2021 NPFL season finally kick-started on Sunday with mouth-watering actions from […]

Resumption of League a Big relief – Minister

By Wale Mustapha on December 29, 2020 News, Sports

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has affirmed that the resumption of the Nigeria Professional Football League has brought a big relief after months of uncertainty. Mr Dare made this assertion in a media chart following the kickoff of the new NPFL season last weekend. “Truly, it is really a sign […]

Youth Development will grow Nigerian Economy – Youth Minister

By Wale Mustapha on December 22, 2020 News, Sports

Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has declared that the Federal Government is totally committed to the development of the Youth as a panacea to national economic growth. Speaking in Lagos during an interactive session with Youth Correspondents, Mr. Dare said “Part of the ways we have also responded on youth development […]

We are developing other sports beyond football – Minister

By Wale Mustapha on December 19, 2020 News, Sports

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr . Sunday Dare_ has declared that his priority is to Develop other sports where Nigeria has comparative advantage.Speaking to pressmen during a facility tour of the on going rehabilitation at the National Stadium, Surulere on Friday, Mr Dare said “We have seen that football has been able […]

Go for WAFU Cup – Minister charges Flying Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on December 3, 2020 News, Sports

Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has charged the Flying Eagles to make Nigeria proud by winning the WAFU competition in Cotonu which begins on Saturday. Speaking during a visit to the team’s training in Abuja, Mr Dare said. “The Flying Eagles have always made us proud, go there and make Nigerians […]