Osun set to host 3rd military, para-military games in Osogbo

Osun state government on Monday disclosed that the third edition of military and para-military game in the state would kick off on Wednesday in Osogbo.

The government hinted also that the exercise would feature Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Police Force, and Nigeria Correctional Service.

Other participating security agencies at the tournament, according to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Layi Adesiyan, who represented the Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi at a press conference in Osogbo, are Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), Federal Fire Service and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

He, however, explained that, “the state government is not just open to the tournament but believed it would be a breeding ground for sport talents.

“As a government, we would not shy to partner with private investors in a bid to ensure sports development in the state. We are striving hard to make sure that the State boast of sports facilities to support hosting of sporting events.

“I can assure you that scouts from the state government would be at all the venues to identify talents which the state would nurture for national and international competition.”

In his address, the Chief Operating Officer, ACE Sports, the game consulting firm, Olayinka Olawole, hinted that the sports that would feature in the third edition include; Football for male and female, Volleyball for male and female, Table Tennis, track event, (100m, 200m, 4 by 100m relay) and indoor games.

He added that, the two-week tournament was organised to foster unity among the security agencies in the state.

Also, the Chairman Osun Sports Officers Association, Mr Olufemi Bankefa stated that, the exercise would build the psycho- motor domains of the officers that might got involved in the tournament.

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