….As participants get set for main event
- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
Fun, joy rented the atmosphere in Ekiti State, the state capital as the Torch of Unity, a symbolic emblem of national sportsmanship, arrived ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Ogun State from May 16 to 30 this year.
In an event like carnival, eventually brought together stakeholders in Ekiti’s sports community, with Hon. Idowu Odebunmi, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, highlighting Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s unwavering dedication to using sports as a catalyst for youth and human capital development.
Speaking during the unique ceremony, the Technical Advisor to the Ekiti Governor on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba hailed Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s efforts, also hinted that the state is fully prepared and motivated to participate in the festival with high hopes.
Also the National Sports Commission representative, Inkora Obora, who led the Torch of Unity team, emphasized that beyond competition, sports remain a powerful force for unity, peace, and national cohesion.
The Chairman of the Ekiti State Sports Commission, Hon. Sunday Ola added that the athletes are in good shape and spirits, with camp activities already in full swing as the state looks forward to putting on a strong showing.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of several sports stakeholders, including Ekiti FA Chairman, Aare Oluwole Oloworemo, the players’ union, supporters’ club, members of the technical committee, and other officials, all showing solidarity and enthusiasm as Ekiti prepares for the national stage.
