Before the announcement of the members of his Federal cabinet by President Muhammadu Buhari on August, the 22nd 2019, there were a number of Ministries Nigerians were worried the President might not make a good pick for. One of those Ministries was the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
With the announcement of the Ministers and their various portfolios, many of the Ministers made pronouncements on that day. One of them was Mr Sunday Dare. Hearing the Minister speak, erased a lot of doubts, to begin with. One of the headlines on the dailies gave hope that all would go hand in hand. “I Am Not a Football Minister, ” he said. That gave hope particularly to other Sports and he has since kept to his words, giving attention to the various other Sports. He has practically touched all the various Sports Federation in the country with one form of innovation or the other.
A tireless man with results to show for it. He has made good on his promise to not also focus on Sports at the expense of Youth Development. This he has started with the provision of digital skills for youth empowerment amongst other laudable programs being unveiled by the Ministry with each passing day.
Charismatic and intelligent, driven by passion, I make bold to say that this is the first time the youth have been carried along by a Sports Minister.
He is truly an advocate of the Youth, a game with a clear sense of direction.
A man with a sound mind who has never claimed to have all the answers but continues to give his best. He also has a sparkling sense of humour which is a rare commodity in present-day leaders in the country.
Above all, a leader who walks the talk. He is surrounded by a retinue of vibrant young aides.
Spot on Mr Sunday Dare. Rise and take a bow.
