The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, was bestowed with the esteemed Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award in a momentous event at the 17th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS.
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The ceremony, held on December 15, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, recognized Senator Enoh’s exceptional contributions to sustainable leadership and transformative initiatives within the sports ministry.
Senator Enoh’s recognition is a testament to his visionary leadership and outstanding achievements in steering the Sports Ministry towards positive transformation.
Under his guidance, the ministry is undergoing a remarkable turnaround, marked by clear policy directions and an extraordinary passion to rejuvenate all facets of Nigeria’s sports ecosystem for the greater good of the nation.
Central to Senator Enoh’s leadership is the implementation of the six-point agenda known as W.A.I.F.A.R (Welfare, Activation of sports as business, Infrastructure development, Funding for sports, Activation of grassroots sports development, and Reorganization of sports federations).
This comprehensive agenda underscores his dedication to sports development and sustainable livelihoods, with a particular focus on the impact of sports on Nigeria’s economy.
Beyond sports, Senator Enoh has demonstrated a deep commitment to philanthropy over the decades through the JOE Foundation.
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His continuous efforts have played a pivotal role in liberating the peoples of Africa from the shackles of poverty, perpetual dependence, and underdevelopment.
Senator Enoh stands as a beacon of hope for the future of Nigeria and Africa, embodying the principles of sustainable leadership. His capacity to lead and his monumental contributions to the nation’s development have set him apart as a transformative figure.
Senator Enoh joins the ranks of distinguished personalities who have previously received the Africa Sustainability Man of the Year Award, including Tony Elumelu (Tony Elumelu Foundation), Aliko Dangote (Aliko Dangote Foundation), and Lieutenant General Sir Seretse Khama (Former President of the Republic of Botswana).
The award not only recognizes Senator John Owan Enoh’s achievements but also underscores the critical role of sports in propelling the prosperity and sustainable development of Africa.
