Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, received the torch of unity, preparatory to the commencement of the 22nd National Sports Festival.
Receiving the torch, Wike charged the athletes billed to represent the FCT to brace up and return with laurels as he was expecting outstanding performance from them.
The minister, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi, said: “ The National Sports Festival brings all states together in peace, unity and understanding. I charge you to go there with determination and ensure that you excel. Go out there and come back with results. You know your minister is a man of accomplishments; you must also accomplish your tasks and make us proud.”
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Members of the National Sports Commission who brought in the torch were ushered in by Comrade Ango Abdullahi, FCT Mandate Secretary for Youth and Sports Development.
The FCT Troupe accompanied the torch with pomp as they danced in various Nigerian traditional costumes depicting Nigerian tribes.
The 2025 edition of the National Sports Festival holds in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital from May 16 to 30th.
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