In an exciting development for Nigeria’s football enthusiasts, Senator John Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, is set to embark on a journey to Spain to attend the prestigious World Football Summit. This international gathering of football aficionados is scheduled to take place in Seville, in the beautiful Andalusian region of Spain, from September 20th to 21st, 2023.

Senator John Owan Enoh’s participation in this global event is seen as a significant step in opening up new horizons for Nigerian football and sports in general. It is also an opportunity to collaborate with other nations to enhance the status of football within Nigeria.

During the past week, Minister Enoh had the privilege of hosting the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ignacio Sell, where both nations explored potential avenues for bilateral collaboration. Spain, a powerhouse in the world of football, recently clinched the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup title and boasts one of Europe’s top five elite football leagues.

Nigeria has a rich football heritage, evident through its male and female senior and cadet teams’ impressive performances in continental and global football tournaments. Minister Enoh expressed his determination to build upon this legacy, stating, “We want to continue to build on that trajectory and further position our country to attain its full might in the round leather game.”

Moreover, the Minister emphasized the broader impact of sports development on the Nigerian economy, stating, “We want to develop football and sports in general so that it becomes a huge ecosystem with economic value to the country.”

The World Football Summit, known as the largest global platform dedicated to the football industry, has been instrumental in uniting sports industry executives worldwide since its inception in 2016. With more than 90,000 members in its global community, the summit has consistently attracted top names in the industry. Notable figures such as Gianni Infantino, Fatma Samoura, Ronaldo Nazario, Samuel Eto’o, Peter Moore, and Cindy Parlow-Cone have previously participated, underscoring the event’s significance on the global football stage.

Minister John Owan Enoh’s presence at the World Football Summit holds great promise for Nigerian football’s future. As he joins hands with global industry experts in Spain, Nigerians eagerly anticipate the positive outcomes that will benefit the nation’s beloved sport. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey!