By Bose Adelakun
Ahead the 22nd National Sports Festival to be hosted by Ogun state in 2024, the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated a 16 man Local Organising Committee.
Speaking during the event held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s office in Abeokuta, rhe governor said the state is more than prepared to surpass achievements recorded in previous editions of the festival.
He reiterated his administrations commitmsnt to put in place world class sporting infrastructure across the state.
He further assured that the state would showcase talents, culture, potential and the unique sense of hospitality at the event.
He said, “We are determined to put in place a world class sporting infrastructure across the length and breadth of the state, this underscoring our determination to ensure that we host a very befitting sports festival to the admiration of all stakeholders in the sector and around the world
“For us in Ogun State, this festival isn’t just about the competition and performances, even though we would love to host and win every medal.
“We want to host a National Sports Festival that will showcase the talent, our culture and potential of our great state as well as a very unique sense of hospitality of our people.”