The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu says the 2020 National Sports Festival will be used to return the lost glory of sports in the State.
Shaibu, who spoke at the second Joint Technical Meeting of the 20th National Sports Festival on Tuesday in Benin, said the event, tagged ”Edo 2020” is special to the State government and the people, because it is going to be hosted in a digital way.
He added that it is time to return the State to its number one position in sporting activities.
The Deputy Governor said that after its technical meeting, the government would endeavour to implement the outcome, so that unity of the festival would be adhered to, to build a stronger oneness among us all.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Main Organising Committee,
Adeshola Olushade said that there was great improvement in the level of
preparation. He commended the level of work done at the Samuel Ogbemudia
Stadium, one of the major venues for the festival.
