National Sports festival: Buhari flags off Torch of Unity in Abuja
National Sports festival: Buhari flags off Torch of Unity in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has on Wednesday flagged off the Torch of Unity movement signifying the commencement of the 21st National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “Delta 2022”.
At the ceremony which took place today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President expressed his delight over the forthcoming Festival which he described as the engine room for producing great champions that will represent the country at International Competitions.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports development, the President,
who was represented by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo stated that, all outstanding stars that have written the name of the country in gold were born out of the National Sports Festival which clearly shows that the resources government is investing in sporting activities is not a waste.
He commended the Main Organising Committee (MON) as well as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for their commitment and doggedness towards ensuring the successful hosting of the games.
While reiterating his administration’s commitment to the development of sports in the country, he explained that sports has remained a unifying platform for Nigerians and as such, government will continue to invest in it.
President Buhari also commended the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, the Nigerian Olympic Committee, led by Engr. Habu Gumel and the athletes for the outstanding performance at the Games.
In his own remarks, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare described the Sports Festival as ‘Nigerian Olympics’ where the best and brightest athletes are selected to represent the country at International çompetitions.
He stated further that the Touch of Unity Movement being flagged off today by Mr President will travel round the 36 States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory.
The last edition of the Sports festival was held in Benin, the capital city of Edo State, where Delta State emerged champions.
