The Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has insisted that there will be thorough sanctions for whoever is found guilty of the omission of Favour Ofili.
Ofili’s name was omitted from the athletes who represent the country in the women’s 100 meters in the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris.
The office of the Minister has released a statement tagging the situation as inexplicable.
“I will not tolerate this utter recklessness. It is highly inexcusable, and there will be thorough sanctions after investigations into where and from whom this gross negligence originated. All parties must take their duties very seriously.
The current way of operating the Federal Ministry of Sports Development does not allow for incompetence at any level.
“As an immediate measure, the Athletic Federation of Nigeria and the Nigeria Olympic Committee must ensure that Favour Ofili is not deprived of the opportunity to compete in the races for which she is qualified and registered to represent the country at the Paris Olympics.
“She is committed to proving her mettle”, the statement read.
