Receiving and lighting the ‘Torch of Unity’ prior to the National Sports Festival, President Muhammadu Buhari urged private sector investors to collaborate with the government in the country’s youth and sports development. This occurred ahead of the sports festival planned for March in Benin City, Edo State’s capital.
During the event, Buhari emphasized his administration’s dedication to supporting and creating an enabling environment for sports development at all levels.
He remarked;
‘‘I am pleased to receive the National Sports Festival “Torch of Unity’’. It is a symbolic representation of the Unity, Peace and Solidarity amongst Nigerians, especially the athletes and officials in the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
‘‘Since the inception of the National Sports Festival in 1973, the Games have been a useful avenue for interaction, integration for our youth, sportsmen and women and a platform for states to showcase their best in sports.”
The event was attended by the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare, along with other dignitaries.
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