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National Sports Festival : Ogun Begins Renovation Works, Upgrade Of Facilities At Venues

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October 9, 2024
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22nd Edition Of National Sports Festival Now To Hold January 2025  –  FG
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Ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “2024 Gateway Games”, Ogun State government has commenced reconstruction and renovation works on the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta.

The two complexes are to serve as venues for the games.

The National Sports Festival has been slated to hold in the state from January 12 to January 26, 2025

Speaking after inspecting the two facilities, the state Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, assured that the renovation works would be completed within the stipulated time and would be tested before the games.

The scraping of the pitch at the main bowl of the stadium, the removal of the tartan tracks, as well as the roofs at the indoor hall of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, are ongoing simultaneously as the commissioner led journalists to the sites.

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He revealed that the VIP section of the stadium would be expanded, while an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, and handball courts would also be constructed within the stadium.

The commissioner noted that the current administration is intensifying its efforts to develop sports and youth development programs in the state, as well as to discover and nurture young athletes.

He highlighted the importance of harnessing the potential of the youth and channeling their energy into productive ventures for their personal success and the socio-economic gains of the state.

The Commissioner then reiterated the government’s commitment to organizing a world-class National Sports Festival.

Isiaka said the festival will bring together the best athletes from the state, inspiring the next generation of athletes, promoting the rich cultural heritage, and promising to reward outstanding performances.

He stated that the massive renovation will not only help develop the skills and dedication of local athletes before, during, and after the games but will also underscore the commitment and readiness of the state government to host the National Sports Festival, calling on corporate organizations and other well-meaning individuals to join hands with the government to make the games a huge success.

The Commissioner addeded that the Sports Festival is a moment for the state to shine and show the world the abundance of talents, potentials and inherent hospitality in the state.

He, therefore, reaffirmed the readiness of the state government to host a befitting festival, adding that the facilities would be top-notch and would attract national and international events.         (vitalnewsngr.com)

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