Meet Sunday Dare, Nigeria's New Sports Minister - Who Is He? What Should We Expect From Him?

Following the confirmation of Sunday Dare as the new Youth and Sports development minister,  CheerOnNigeria takes a closer look at the man who will run Nigeria's sports for the next four years or so. Who is Sunday Dare?
 What should we expect from him?

Who is Sunday Dare?
Dare is a veteran Nigerian journalist who has worked in diverse aspects of the media, they include broadcasting (TV and radio), journalism (electronic and print), and decades of multimedia journalism experience spanning over 25 years.

He is from Oyo state and was born 29 May 1966 (age 53 years).

Dare had his secondary school education at Baptist High School in Jos from 1978 to 1983, shortly afterwards he studied for an Advanced Level education at Oyo State College of Arts and Science, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He thereafter gained admission to Ahmadu Bello University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) honours in International Studies in 1991.

His quest for knowledge motivated him to delve further to obtain a Master of Arts (MA) in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos, Plateau state Nigeria in 1996.

What Should We Expect from the New Minister?
The truth is, once again we were not given a minister who is a tested sports person with the qualifications, experience and vision that will make Nigeria achieve its true potentials in sport, but what is presented to us shows a glimpses of new, exciting and interesting possibilities. Dare would have been better fit as minister of Information or perhaps, an ambassador, if you ask me.

However, he is a breath of some fresh air after a long period in wilderness when nobody could tell where sport was going with crisis and confusion in most parts of its administration.

The first good news is that Dare is different – young, great resume, impressive antecedents and a positive aura!

He has the antecedents and is likely to be successful administratively; in being proactive,detailed to get things done at the right time. He may also brace up for both internal and external sports politics, specially at the international level.

Since he was announced as the new minister the elements have gone to work, churning the fortunes of Nigerian sports to come up with something new, the hope of a better future sprouting, a muted celebration of the departure of the boy’s scout and the arrival of a journalist to the seat of sports.

Dare may be lacking in Vision or to quickly come to terms, where our sports is today (Comatose),  where it can be in the next four years or so, and How (the roadmap) to get it there. However, time will prove his real person and fit for the job.