Minister of Sports Development John Onoh has stated that some government officials will be relieved of their duties if investigations reveal their role in Nigeria’s failure to win any medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The minister, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, said all of the issues that arose at the games would be interrogated.
“All of those things, I am going to engage, I am going to interrogate,” he said.
“You don’t fire unless you interrogate. I have always stated my determination that I am not going to allow things to lie low; I am going to take them up one by one.”
Asked if heads will roll, the minister said, “Well, if that is what it takes; if my findings and interrogations get to that point that people become liable, people become responsible, for the kind of negative publicity that we had at the Olympics, why not?”
Onoh also highlighted the need for comprehensive reforms within the country’s sporting federations to enhance sports development.
Apologizing to Nigerians for the disappointing performance in Paris, the minister criticized the leadership of these federations, stressing the importance of establishing effective systems and structures to ensure the best athletes represent Nigeria and achieve the desired success in future games.
Follow Parallel Facts on WhatsApp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCQSAoHgZWiDjR3Kn2E
