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Olympics: Sack Sports Minister John Enoh, probe Ministry – Adeyanju writes Tinubu
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju on Monday called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, following Nigeria’s disappointing outing at the 2024 Paris Olympic games.
Adeyanju also urged Tinubu to probe the ministry’s handling of the Olympics by directing the Permanent Secretary to submit a comprehensive list of everyone who was part of the delegation to the games.
In an open letter to the President, the activist lawyer lamented that Nigeria’s outing at the games was marred by controversies and disqualifications.
The letter reads: “Dear Mr. President, I write to express my and disappointment at the woeful performance of Team Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“This debacle is a direct result of the incompetence of Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, who has consistently showed a lack of preparation and unwillingness to learn from the experiences of those before him.
“On resumption of duty, the Minister had promised a lot but has failed to implement the National Sports Industry Policy, abandoned sports facilities across the country, and demonstrated a lack of understanding of the sports sector.
“The recent Olympics were marred by disqualifications and controversies, including: – Favour Ofilli’s unregistration for the 100m due to a administrative negligence of the LOC appointed by the Minister; – Disqualification of the 4x100m relay team due to crossing the lane, a direct indictment on their level of preparation;- Athlete eligibility issues due to poor documentation and registration;- Accreditation issues for coaches and athletes;- The lack of adequate preparations for our best performing team, D’Tigres, who were not allowed to join the opening parade due to negligence by officials, and forced to travel over eight hours by road for their first match; – Lack of proper equipment for athletes, leading to a team member borrowing a bicycle.
“These incidents highlight the gross incompetence of Nigerian sports officials, who have failed to provide adequate support and resources for our athletes.
“Athlete welfare must be given a primary consideration over the lavishness of LOC officials and friends of the Minister. Mr. President, I urge that you sack the sports minister.
“His incompetence has brought shame to our nation, and his continued presence will only exacerbate the decline of Nigerian sports.
“Furthermore, I urge you to initiate a probe into the ministry’s handling of the Olympics by directing the Permanent Secretary to submit a comprehensive list of everyone who was part of the ministry’s delegation to the Olympics.
“This will help identify those responsible for the failures and ensure accountability. We need a thorough investigation to uncover the rot in the sports ministry and restore Nigerian sports to its former glory.”
CREDIT: DAILY POST
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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