I wouldn't be surprised if the current Sports Minister leaves us with tales of woes after his tenure. We seem to be threading on old paths yet again.. It is puzzling that successive governments in this country hardly take sports as of any significance. If there is any event that tends to unite Nigerians of all works of lives, beyond the primordial sentiments of tribes and religion, it is our strong bonding that is rooted to sports. It is intriguing how quickly Nigerians tends to forgo these sentiments and become united during any international sporting event. The late Gen Abacha’s government realized this and was very effective in using sport for national unity during his time. That was why most of the greatest sporting moments in our history occurred during his time 1994-1996.
Given the present situation of the country and the fragility of our union as a nation, one would have thought that Acting President Jonathan, would have realized the usefulness of sports as a unifying factor for national unity, and taken the necessary steps in appointing of a credible sports minister who would be able to deliver the dividends to Nigerians. A good outing in forthcoming international sporting events would be a healing balm to the wounds of the nation.
Nigerians can forgive their leaders if they fail to articulate and implement good economic policies to grow the national economy, provide jobs, fight crime, build roads, hospitals and schools, but curiously would not forgive a government that made us not to excel in a soccer world cup, especially with world cup being played in African continent.
The current minister of sport doesn't seem to me as one who would deliver and that would definitely hurt the strong image Acting President Jonathan is striving to build.
I hope someone is listening.
God bless Nigeria.
you have a point here but lets give the minister a chance first.You were very blunt and almost sure he will fail. I suggest we pray for him and for our dear country Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteFlorm Okoro, Nigeria