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Senator John Owan Enoh, National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko and former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke led tributes on Thursday at the launch of Dr Emmanuel Edem Ikpeme’s new book, Perspectives on Sports Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Ways Forward, describing it as a timely blueprint for the country’s sports administration.
The public presentation at the VIP Lounge of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, drew government officials, football legends, academics and corporate leaders, who praised the publication as a guide for sustainable sports development.
Presenting the book, Ikpeme said it drew on decades of experience within Nigeria’s sporting ecosystem and a desire to offer practical solutions on governance, infrastructure, funding and athlete welfare.
“Sports remains one of Nigeria’s greatest assets for youth empowerment, national unity and economic growth,” Ikpeme said. “This book is designed to encourage informed dialogue and practical action that will strengthen the sector for future generations.”
