Be focused, remain strong, Are urges Dare

A former Director of Grassroots Sports Development in the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports, Dr Ademola Are, has urged the Minister of Sports Sunday Dare to remain strong and focused in the midst of Team Nigeria’s below expectations performance at the 2020 Tokyo  Olympics. Are further commended the Minister for charting a new course […]

A former Director of Grassroots Sports Development in the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports, Dr Ademola Are, has urged the Minister of Sports Sunday Dare to remain strong and focused in the midst of Team Nigeria’s below expectations performance at the 2020 Tokyo  Olympics.

Are further commended the Minister for charting a new course for the future of Nigerian athletes despite the challenges occasioned by the ineligibility of some athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.

He also insisted that the athletes have proudly represented the country to the best of their abilities

“The positive results of your determined efforts would manifest in no distant future. Anyone criticizing the Minister should compare Nigeria’s placements in sports with other government Ministries and Department Agencies (MDAS) in the world rankings despite all the challenges.

“The Lord is your strength and he will reward your efforts. As a former athlete, I know how it feels, but your investment will bring great reward in the near future. The future of Nigerian sports is very bright” Are affirmed.