A Memorandum of Understanding on hosting a world – class National Sports Festival, NSF in 2024 has been signed in Abeokuta by the federal government and Ogun State.
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Gov. Abiodun (right) and the Sports and Youths Minister Sunday Dare after signing the MoU |
Determined to host a world-class National Sports Festival (NSF) in 2024, the Ogun State Government and the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
In his remarks after the signing of the MoU at the
Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, on Saturday, Governor Dapo Abiodun,
informed the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, that Ogun
is noted for recording many firsts and hosting the competition would not be an
exception.
“Ogun State indigenes have invested in sports development in
Nigeria. Apart from that, we have eminent sportsmen and women who have
distinguished themselves and brought glory to this country.
“We are ready to host a world-class festival next year. We
have capable hands and sponsors that are ready to support us.
“I want to assure you that we will live up to expectations
as reflected in the MoU. I can assure you that we will not disappoint you.
“I want to assure you that like you have said to me that the
one in Edo was a very good showing, the one in Delta was better than the one in
Edo, the one in Ogun will be the best.
“We will immediately move to set up a Local Organizing
Committee,” the governor stated.
He explained that the National Sports Festival was developed to promote unity and cohesion among the youths, observing that Ogun is a state with a huge number of youths.
“Sport is a tool to teach our youth leadership skills
development, discipline, teamwork and self-confidence. When youth are busy with
sports engagements, they won’t have time for social vices. Some of them have
developed into world beaters and we will continue to encourage them,” Abiodun
added.
The governor recalled how the state performed very well in the
last edition of the Festival by hauling 70 medals, appreciating the Minister
and the Federal Ministry of Sports for supporting the state at the bidding
stage.
He, therefore, assured that all necessary steps would be
taken to ensure a successful sports festival next year.