Dear Muhammadu Buhari
It is a shame to us when the Ethiopian economy relies heavily on Ethiopian Airlines and Nigeria, the so called giant of Africa, doesn’t have a national carrier.
The absence of a master plan has provoked many questions on how far ministers can tackle the myriad of challenges in the industry.
The solution lies in creating the right environment to attract private and foreign investments into the sector and ensuring airport security, particularly tools for personnel.
We want you to fulfil the promises you made to millions of Nigerian youths who voted for you.
We support your change agenda; that is why we are bringing ideas to help solve some of the problems in our dear country.
We don’t want anyone over 40 years old as sports minister because he may not know new trends and what will develop sports.
We want youths to participate in nation building by channelling their energy into productive ventures. There should be sport activities database for students from primary to tertiary institutions.
We should make sport compulsory in the grassroots. The government should build sport facilities in each state, such as mini stadia and recreation centres with proper maintenance structure.
Budgetary allocation for sports should be spent wisely for it to have a positive impact on youths.
Sports will channel youth energy into productive ventures and also reduce unemployment and poverty.
Youths believe in your change agenda and we are watching. Give us a chance to participate actively in nation building.
God bless you as you fulfil the dreams of millions of Nigerians.
• Olatunbosun Akande
Founder of Fans For Fun/Football For Fun: Not Violence
