The Federal Government has reacted after Team Nigeria ended the 2024 Paris Olympics without winning a single medal.
Minister of Sports, John Enoh expressed dissatisfaction with the country’s performance calling for urgent reforms in sports administration to improve the nation’s global standing in athletics.
In a statement on his X page, Enoh revealed that the poor outcome at the Olympics reflects deeper issues within the sports sector that require immediate attention.
He wrote:
“Team Nigeria’s disappointing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the country did not secure any medals does not entail being addressed just by our participation at the Olympics, but it is a product of very many other things that need immediate attention.”
“This call for reform aims to enhance the leadership and effectiveness of Nigeria’s sports federations, paving the way for improved performance on the global stage.
“As we go back home we must do everything to prevent future occurrence of the Paris disaster and if this will entail the review of how people are elected to lead our sporting Federations, it will be done. The elections for the federations are by the corner, and it will be the perfect platform to get only those who are most eligible to lead the various sports federations.”
