By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
ACLSportsACLSportsACLSports
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Football
  • Naijaheroes
  • Grassroots
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • News
  • More
    • Laughter, Leather & Losses
    • #YOURSPORTSMEMO Podcast
    • Blogs
    • Competition
Reading: 2020 NSF host signs agreement with Sports Ministry
Share
Font ResizerAa
ACLSportsACLSports
Search
  • Home
  • Laughter, Leather & Losses
  • Football
  • Naijaheroes
  • Grassroots
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • News
  • #YourSportsMemo
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
ACLSports > Blog > News > 2020 NSF host signs agreement with Sports Ministry
News

2020 NSF host signs agreement with Sports Ministry

ACLSports
Last updated: February 5, 2019 8:28 am
ACLSports
Published: February 5, 2019
Share
Gov Obaseki and then Sports Min Solomon Dalung
As featured on NewsNow: Sport news
Sport News 24/7 

An agreement between the host of the 2020 National Sports Festival, Edo State and the Ministry of Sports was signed on Monday.

The ceremony which took place at the Media Centre of the Abuja National Stadium spelt out the responsibilities of the major stakeholders as written in the rules and regulations guiding the National Sports Festival.

In his opening remarks, the Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung highlighted some of the responsibilities expected from the host state.

“As contained in my letter of invitation to bid for the hosting rights to successfully host the National Sports Festival, Edo State is required to among other things, put in place a Local Organising Committee and sub committees as it deems fit.”

- Advertisement -

“Provide befitting board and lodge for members of the MOC, Games Services Sub-Committee and the MOC Secretariat for the duration of the festival, ensure the security of lives and property of all dignitaries , athletes, officials, spectators, guests, etc throughout the period of the festival.”

Dalung continued,”They are also to ensure the physical availability of the approved facilities for all the sports on the official Programme and provide accommodation for accredited athletes and officials including facilities for central feeding.”

Barrister Dalung assured that he was optimistic that Edo State will provide and even surpass the requirements and advised the state to embark on aggressive sensitisation and publicity needed in this regard.

In his remarks, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki expressed his profound gratitude to the federal government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports on behalf of the people of Edo state for the confidence reposed in the state to host the 20th National Sports Festival in 2020.

“We will not take this lightly. Being a state with history in sports, we clearly understand the implications and full ramifications of the hosting right.

“We, as Bendel State were an integral part of the idea of formulating the National Sports Festival after the civil war, so we are very cognisant of the goals and purpose of the sports festival which is to build unity and patriotism, particularly, amongst young people in Nigeria, to develop their sporting talents and also for this Festival to serve as a hunting ground or recruitment base for talents at the grassroots level.”

Governor Obaseki stated that Edo state has commenced work ahead of the task ahead with a total revamp and refurbishment of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

“The Samuel Ogbemudia stadium has been covered. We have replaced the tartan tracks and the football pitch is being renewed, so we are prepared as a state to host this festival.

“We realised that as the first state to host after the re-establishment of the games, we need to set a new standard.”

Governor Obaseki named the deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Phillip Shuaibu as the Chairman, Local Organising Committee and suggested a meeting of the National Council for Sports for February 21, 2019 for ratification and commencement of work in earnest.

The 20th National Sports Festival is being proposed to hold in March 2020.

Russia Vs Croatia: Predict and Win airtime
AiteoCup: Pillars, Nasarawa reach last eight; Lobi ousted
Customs finish sixth at the 2019 African Club Championship
#FIFAWorldCup2022 squads officially confirmed
TIC to hand over discovered talents to Federations’ Presidents at the end of NYG
TAGGED:Abuja National stadiumBarr Solomon DalungEdo StateGovernor Godwin ObasekiNational Sports FestivalRt. Hon. Phillip ShuaibuSamuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Previous Article Cyprus Women’s Cup: Kgatlana heads Banyana Banyana squad
Next Article Eagles In Europe EiE: Iwobi underwhelms, Chukwueze, Iheanacho in cameos
Leave a Comment

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Categories

YourSportsMemo

Latest News

Leon Balogun on Aris Limassol and Super Eagles availability
Football News Super Eagles
U20WAFUB: Flying Eagles drawn with Ghana 
Age-Group Football Football News
Diamond League: Tobi Amusan storms to season best in Paris
Athletics Competition News
NPFL: Japhet Opubo offered to Kaizer Chiefs
Football News NPFL

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow

Archives

Latest News

Football: Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi joins Hull City
Football News Super Eagles
CHAN 2024: Eagles to play group games in Zanzibar
Football News NPFL Super Eagles
FIFA MA Course: Gusau, Instructors Emphasize Hard Work
Football News

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 16.7K other subscribers
ACLSportsACLSports
Follow US
© ACLSports. All Rights Reserved.
adbanner