ABUJA – In a landmark event in Abuja, on Thursday, the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan-Enoh, inaugurated the Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG), declaring, “The Industrial Revolution Work Group is not the conclusion of a conversation—it is the commencement of a transformation.” This initiative is poised to transform Nigeria’s industrial landscape…
IKOM – Senator John Owan-Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, announced on Monday that the federal government has signed over 100 Import Duty Exemption Certificates (IDECs) in the past three months. The revelation came during a facility tour of the Ikom Cocoa Processing Factory, followed by a roundtable…
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh has apologised to Nigeria and Nigerians over the poor performance of Team Nigeria at the just concluded 2024 Paris Olympics Games. In a statement personally signed by the Minister, he called for patience with ongoing reforms which are imminent and ongoing in the Ministry since he assumed…
…summons NFF, convenes meeting over unacceptable performances and results The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following…
By Inyali Peter Three UKALU communities in Obudu local government area of Cross River State, comprising of Ukpe, Alege and Ubang hosted the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh and his Special Assistant on Administration, Dr Richard Orim on Saturday, 13th April 2024, in grand style. The event which held at the Government…
About eight months ago, when President Bola Tinubu assigned portfolios to members of his cabinet, a few surprises sprung up. One such surprise was the deployment of Sen. John Owan-Enoh, JOE, an experienced lawmaker to head the newly created Ministry of Sports Development. In his twenty years sojourn in the legislative arm of government, which…
By Michael Ogar Patrick Egba has secured the prestigious title of being the sole FIFA-Badge referee hailing from Cross River State. A native of Ikom local government area of the state, Egba’s dedication to the sport has earned him this remarkable recognition. Expressing his gratitude, Mr Egba extended heartfelt thanks to the Minister of Sports…
By Chris Njoku Minister of Sports Development, Sen John Owan-Enoh on Sunday disclosed that no Nigerian president has supported the nation’s football as much as President Bola Tinubu. Owan-Enoh made the remark last weekend at the Holy Family Catholic Church Ikom during a thanksgiving mass in his honour that was well attended by his friends…
By Our Reporter Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State on Wednesday, conferred awards of recognition/honours on 10 indigenes of the state who have distinguished themselves in public office. Those honoured at the well-attended event are Sen. John Owan-Enoh, Minister of Sports; Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs; Justice Jane Inyang, Justice of the…
By Nelson NseAbasi Ahead of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, Diamond Band, one of the competing bands in the carnival has unveiled Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Senator John Owan-Enoh as patron. The unveiling took place in Abuja on Wednesday 22 November 2023 by the leader of the band, Mr Eric Anderson (ANIPR) in the company of the…