Senator John Owan Enoh, the esteemed Minister of Sports Development, has been lauded with the distinguished Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award, a testament to his unwavering commitment to sustainable leadership.
The esteemed accolade was bestowed upon Senator Enoh at the 17th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) on December 15, 2023, in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria. This recognition of Senator Enoh’s exceptional contributions underscores his remarkable efforts in steering the Sports Ministry towards a positive transformation.
Under Senator Enoh’s astute leadership, the sports ministry is undergoing a resounding turnaround marked by clear policy directions and an extraordinary zeal to rejuvenate all facets of Nigeria’s sports ecosystem for the greater good of the nation.
Senator Enoh’s six-point agenda, succinctly encapsulated 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), underscores his steadfast dedication to sports development and sustainable livelihoods, with a keen focus on the pivotal role of sports in Nigeria’s economy.
Beyond his exemplary leadership in sports development, Senator Enoh has demonstrated a profound commitment to philanthropy through the JOE Foundation, thus playing a pivotal role in emancipating the people of Africa from the shackles of poverty, perpetual dependence, and underdevelopment.
Senator Enoh’s illustrious leadership and unwavering capacity stand as a beacon of hope for the future of Nigeria and Africa, epitomizing the principles of sustainable leadership. The magnitude of Senator Enoh’s influence is further underscored by the esteemed ranks of previous awardees, including renowned figures such as Tony Elumelu of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Aliko Dangote of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, and Lieutenant General Sir Seretse Khama, former President of the Republic of Botswana.
