The Honourable Minister Of Youths And Sport Development Chief Sunday Akinlabi Dare Was Conferred The Prestigious Title of Sarkin Wasanni (King of Sport) in Daura The Home Town of President Mohammadu Buhari Today 22nd December, 2022.
President Buhari while Congratulating the youths and sport minister said the title was well deserved as the Sports Minister has contributed immensely to sports development in Nigeria.
Describing the honour by the Daura Emirate Council as well deserved, the President noted that the “Sarkin Wasanni” of Nigeria is given to the Minister not only for his contributions to sports development in the Daura emirate but across Nigeria.
The President commended Dare, who is also the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland, for spearheading spectacular accomplishments in the ministry, which helped shift the focus to sports as a business and no longer mere recreation.
The President added that the revamp of infrastructure in the sector, new policy to improve sports development and athletes’ welfare, and more, are testaments of the new orientation in Nigeria’s sports and the central role it plays as a tool for peace, unity, and diplomacy.
President Buhari recognizes the tremendous energy, passion, and dedication Dare brings to the job, which has inspired many young Nigerians to excel in the track, field, and other personal vocations, raising the bar that with discipline, patience and consistency, success is sure.
The President trusts that this new cap of responsibility will inspire the Minister to do more for God and the country.
Asiwaju Tinubu on his side said: “Special congratulations to my political son, ally and partner on the progressive front, Hon. Minister of Youth & Sports Development, Chief Sunday Akinlabi Dare, as he is being conferred with the prestigious title of Sarkin Wasanni of Daura on Thursday.
“I commend His Royal Highness, Emir of Daura, Alhaji (Dr) Umar Farouk Umar, CON for choosing an excellent man for this important title.
“I have always known that Sunday is headed for the very top. When he worked with me as my Special Adviser/Chief of Staff, he shone brilliantly. He distinguished himself in character, leadership skills and organizational abilities.
“I have no doubt in my mind that he would be a worthy ambassador for Daura Emirate, just as he is to his Ogbomoso-hometown where he holds the chieftaincy title of Agbaakin, to the Yoruba race and indeed to our progressive family.”
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