In recognition of his sterling performance, especially his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria and the African region, Nigerian minister of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare, will today be rewarded with a special recognition award by the Republic of Maldives.
The country’s minister of youth, sports and community empowerment, Ahmed Mahloof, said the award is being conferred on Sunday Dare not only for his contribution to the development of sports in Nigeria but to the African region as a whole.
“In recognition of the work you have carried out for the development of sports in your country and African region, we will be conferring the ‘Special Recognition Award’ on your Excellency,” he said
The conferment ceremony will be attended by the Maldivian President, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, world renowned athletes as well as Maldivian athletes, among others.
Global football legends from various parts of the world including Nigeria’s Nwankwo Kanu, are also expected to be in attendance as top football greats like Italian legend, Cannavaro, and David James of England are among the dignitaries on the cards to be at the event.
