By Uzor Odigbo
Nigeria’s Sports Ministry Mr. Sunday Dare, has advised the newly inaugurated Caretaker Committees of the 30 Sports Federation to be focused in the best interest of the nation.
The minister gave the advice during their inauguration in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said that the appeal was necessary because of the Tokyo Olympics which is less than 90 days away.
The minister pointed out that the competition requires all hands on deck, stressing that continuity is necessary to ensure preparations for the games are not hampered in any way.
He said, “The dissolution became necessary because of the expiration of your tenures.
“The Caretaker Committees were thus specially selected to reflect the nation’s aspirations towards podium appearances at the Tokyo Olympics.”
The minister warned that he would not hesitate to remove any Caretaker Committee that works at cross purposes with the Federations aspirations.
“It is also important for the Caretaker Committees to know that your jobs terminate immediately after the Olympics as elections into the Federations will be guided by the constitutions and the Code of Governance All the Federations with qualifiers will get needed support.
“We dont have all the money, but we have the commitment. Let us know what you need and we will support you all the way..”
