The Sports Development and State Defence Ministers Sen John Owan Enoh and Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle, have had a productive meeting on issues related to sports and national security.
At a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria Federal Capital Territory, the duo agreed on exploring opportunities for joint initiatives.
They discussed the role of sports in promoting national unity, physical fitness programs for military personnel.
Via Sen Enoh’s official Facebook page he described the interface with his colleague as a “productive meeting.”
“It is always a productive meeting with my colleague, the Honourable Minister of State for defence, Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle MON.”
“We spoke primarily on collaboration between the sports and defence sector, exploring opportunities for joint initiatives, addressing specific issues related to sports and national security.”
He said: “Essentially, the role of sports in promoting national unity, physical fitness programs for military personnel.”
Other plans they discussed Include sports facilities and infrastructure for defence personnel, the organization of sporting events involving the armed forces amongst vital concerns.