…Ministry to make Nigeria one-stop shop for cycling
By Dwelleth Morountodun
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Development on Thursday said arrangements have been concluded to hold the National Para Sports Elections today Friday, July 15.
This is coming with the view to ensuring the smooth running of affairs for para sports in the country even as it dovetailed from the successful conduct of elections into the para sports boards at the 6 geo-political zones of the country recently.
The Ministry which stated that the national elections will be conducted for Amputee Football, Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, Para Soccer, Sitting Volleyball, Para Swimming and Wheelchair Basketball Federations called on stakeholders to collaborate with the Federations in ensuring the success of the exercise.
It will be recalled that the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare, dissolved the Boards of seven (7) Para Sports Federations on Tuesday March 8, after the expiration of their four (4) year tenure on February 27, 2022.
…Ministry to make Nigeria One-stop Shop for Cycling
Meanwhile, the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has expressed the Ministry’s desire to make Nigeria a one-stop shop for Cycling and trainings through the development of structures and athletes in the game.
The disclosure was made on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria, led by the President, Confederation of African Cycling, Dr Mohamed Waguih Azzam.
He expressed delight over the granting of hosting rights to the country at the continental level of the game, noting that it is a validation of the federation’s sterling performance at the different levels.
Dare, who commended the President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), Engr. Giandomenico Massari, for his contribution to the development of Cycling in Nigeria, stated government’s willingness to synergize for the growth of Cycling in Nigeria.
According to him, “We will like to work and partner with you to get a better facility and our cyclists will then be world beaters anytime, anywhere.”
While describing Nigeria as a Cycling loving country, Dare stated that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration was committed to the development of sports in the country.
Earlier, Waguih Azzam, thanked the government for creating an enabling environment for the game to thrive in Nigeria.
Also speaking, the President, Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Engr. Giandomenico Massari commended the Federal government for granting approval for the hosting of the event in Nigeria.
He described Cycling as an interesting game to watch adding that the games also create an opportunity for youth to showcase themselves
Signed: Mohammed Manga, Director, Press and Public Relations, FMSYD.