President Bola Tinubu has urged athletes and officials at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta, to put national interest first as they compete for medals.
Tinubu made the appeal in his address at the opening of the 7th edition of the National Youth Games on Saturday.
He urged all state officials and athletes at the games to compete with the spirit of fairness and togetherness in their quest for honours. “Let me also implore you all to compete in the spirit of fairness and togetherness, while putting the interests of the nation first,” Tinubu said. He congratulated the Federal Ministry of Sports Development for their consistency and dedication in organising the National Youth Games.
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