Advertisement
Advertisement
The Federal Government is yet to release the fund it promised Edo State for the hosting of the 2020 National Sports Festival with less than a week to its commencement.
Advertisement
Musa Ebomhiana, a Project Manager in the Media and Communications Sub-Committee of the festival’s Local Organising Committee, disclosed this on Sunday in Benin.
Advertisement
He told the News Agency of Nigeria however that, while the Edo State Government still remained hopeful the fund would be released, an early release would be better.
“This will ensure smooth planning for the nation’s number one sports fiesta,” he said.
Advertisement
Ebomhiana pointed out that the need to have a smooth planning was the reason the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, had last week appealed for the fund’s early release.
Advertisement
“We are taking seriously the promise by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, that money will be released before the commencement of the festival.
“We know and are sure that the Federal Government will not want to disappoint the youths and sports enthusiasts. We believe that it will do the needful.”
Ebomhiana however said all that was needed, aside fund, for the successful hosting of the country’s biggest sports event had been put in place by the Edo government.
He said sports men and women would be provided with the best and most modern sports facilities in the country.
The festival official added that the participants and other visitors would enjoy the hospitable nature of the people.
“The remodelled Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin boasts of the best facilities in the country, so also are other centres that will play host to various sports during the festival,” he stated.
Ebomhiana disclosed that the accreditation of sports journalists for the festival would begin on Tuesday.
“Only journalists with duly-confirmed media organisations will be considered,” he said.
The 20th NSF has been scheduled to hold from April 2 to April 14.
It was earlier billed to take place in March 2020, before it suffered several postponements as a result of the outbreak of the COVID-19.
(NAN)
Source: www.punchng.com
Disclaimer
Contents provided and/or opinions expressed here do not reflect the opinions of The Pacesetter Frontier Magazine or any employee thereof.
Support The Pacesetter Frontier Magazine
It takes a lot to get credible, true and reliable stories.
As a privately owned media outfit, we believe in setting the pace and leaving strides in time.
If you like what we do, you can donate a token to us here. Your support will ensure that the right news is put out there at all times, reaching an unlimited number of persons at no cost to them.
Suspend Nigeria Air, Reps to FG; demand prosecution of officials involved in aircraft unveiling
Advertisement The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has called for the suspension of the establishment of Nigeria Air. It…
Abia’s Otti Terminates All Appointments For State Revenue Enforcement
Advertisement The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has approved the termination of all appointments for any type of revenue…