Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Unity Torch for the National Sports Festival tagged “Ogun 2025,” on Thursday arrived Enugu and was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium by the Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development, Lloyd Ike Ekweremmadu on behalf of Governor Peter Mbah.
Speaking while receiving the torch, Ekweremmadu said that the state would participate fully in the festival.
He commended the initiators of the festival, saying that it had created a bond of unity among Nigerians.
The commissioner said that through the sports festival many talents have been discovered to represent Nigeria in various international competitions across the world.
“Sports is a unifying factor and a veritable tool for identifying talents.
“Since it’s formation in 1971, the festival has been a successful initiative; I am assuring you that Enugu State contingents will participate fully in Ogun 2025,” Ekweremmadu said.
Speaking, Mbora Ikana, Team Leader Unity Cup, National Sports Commission, said the torch was in the state to inform the state government that the festival is about to kick off.
She said that the festival will hold from May 16 to 30 in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, South-West Nigeria.
