Muaythai Federation congratulates new minister, urges support for sports development

By Alex Monye |   28 August 2019   |   3:20 am  

Sunday Dare

The Muaythai Federation of Nigeria has congratulated all the newly appointed ministers, especially the Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Akin Dare.

In a statement yesterday, the federation noted that Dare has innovative ideas and expertise experience in different fields, which could impact greatly in youth development. It added that minister’s experience could galvanise the youths and help the sporting industry get more even development.
 
The Muaythai Federation President, Comrade Paul Egonu pleaded with the minister to support the federation by creating an enabling environment for the sport to thrive in the country.

“We at the Muaythai Federation are looking forward to a good and harmonious working relationship with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. We plead for support from stakeholders in his avowed mission to move Nigerian sport forward,” he said.

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