The development means that Enugu State has been awarded full hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the National Sports Festival.
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The governor assured that it would discharge its hosting responsibilities in a way that would leave a lifelong memory and experience on the athletes and all lovers of sports in Nigeria and beyond. “We are making sure that by the time you come here by the end of this year, you are going to be highly impressed. It is not revamping, rebranding or re-equipping, but we are also going to build additional facilities to the existing one.“We are looking forward to having a world-class experience befitting the sports men and women, making our hosting a lifelong memory and experience,” Mr Mbah stated.
Meanwhile, before Enugu State hosts the 23rd edition of the festival, the 22nd edition will be held this month in Ogun State, Nigeria’s South-west.
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