John Owan Enoh
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John Owan Enoh | |
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| Minister of Sports Development | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Sunday Dare |
| Senator for Cross River Central | |
| In office 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Ndoma-Egba |
| Succeeded by | Sandy Ojang Onor |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Cross River | |
| In office 3 June 2003 – 6 June 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 June 1966 Agbokim, Eastern Region (now in Cross River State), Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (before 2017) |
| Spouse | Rachel Owan-Enoh |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
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John Owan Enoh ((ⓘ) born 4 June 1966)[1] is a Nigerian politician, teacher, farmer, and philanthropist. He is currently the 36th Minister of Sports Development of Nigeria.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Enoh was born and raised in Agbokim Waterfall community of Cross River State.[3] He graduated from the University of Calabar in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and was the best-graduating student of his set. He attended several courses at home and abroad on capacity building in aid of his legislative work.
Enoh is a fellow at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS) at the University of Ibadan.[4] He was also listed as one of Nigeria’s 50 Most Outstanding Legislative Icons (1999 – 2010) in a book published by Parlia Consult, a Consortium of Legislative Historians.
Political career[edit]
Enoh returned to the University of Calabar and served as a lecturer between 1991 and 1997.[4] He received an M.Sc (Demography), a PGDM, and an MBA degree.
In 2003, he got elected to the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, where he served in the 5th, 6th and 7th Houses.
During his first term, he served as deputy chairman of the House Committee on Culture & Tourism (2003-2005) and the House Committee on Appropriation (2005-2007). In his second term, he was chairman of the House Committee on Finance (2007-2011). He chaired the Committee on Appropriation in his third term (2011-2015).[5]
He got elected to represent the Cross River Central Senatorial District and served in the 8th Senate (2015-2019) as chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance.[6]
He was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) until May 2017, when he decamped to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC)[7] and contested for governorship of Cross River State,[8] which he lost to Ben Ayade.[9]
He was appointed minister of Sports Development by President Bola Tinubu on 16 August 2023.[10]
Farm venture[edit]
Enoh owns numerous farms where he conducts agriculture and livestock production. The farming venture he started in 2000 has cultivated about 2000 hectares of land as of 2021. Enoh's farm spreads across various parts of Cross River State and includes about 150 hectares of planted palms in Agbokim Waterfalls, expanding to about 100 hectares of planted palms at Etara-Ekuri. His ventures lie in Etung LGA of Cross River State.
Enoh is said to operate an out-grower scheme in communities where his farms are located.[11]
Philanthropy[edit]
Enoh runs a philanthropy[12] including a foundation named JOE (John Owan Enoh) Foundation, which provides aid for people living with diabetes in Nigeria.[3][6]
Personal life[edit]
He is married to Rachel Owan-Enoh and has three children with her; Rachel, John Jr., and Victor. He is a football and lawn tennis enthusiast.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Meet farmer, politician, John Enoh appointed as Nigeria's Minister of Sports". Vanguard News. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Enoh replaces Dare as Nigeria's Minister of Sports - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Distinguished Senator John Owan Enoh at 54 | The Paradise". theparadise.ng. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ a b Ubanagu, Makua (17 August 2023). "Meet Nigeria's new Sports Minister, John Enoh". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ Eludini, Tunde (18 August 2023). "PROFILE: John Owan-Enoh: New minister of sports looks like another square peg in round hole". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Profile: Sen. JOHN OWAN ENOH Cross River Central". National Assembly of Nigeria. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Senator Owan-Enoh's defection, a blow to PDP ―APC chieftain". Tribune Online. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Senator emerges Cross River APC governorship candidate". 2 October 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Tribunal returns Ayade as Cross River chief executive". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ Ulom, Frank (17 August 2023). "Names Of Nigeria Ministers, Portfolio, State Of Origin, Geopolitical | Converseer". converseer.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Inside Nigeria ex-Lawmaker farm ventures | The Paradise News". theparadise.ng. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Senator Owan-Enoh tackles diabetes in 6 C'River LGs". Vanguard News. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "John Owan Enoh Biography and Detailed Profile". Politicians Data. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2021.