Ahead of the National Sports Festival tagged " Gateway 2025" , the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde will be presented with the Torch of Unity at the entrance of the office of the Governor tomorrow, Tuesday 13th of May 2025.
The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Honourable Wasilat Adegoke made this disclosure in her office today.
The Commissioner remarked that the officials of the National Sports Commission, Abuja will make the presentation on behalf of tne Chairman, Mallam Sheu Dikko, adding that this presentation ceremony is imperative at this auspicious time to herald the commencement of the National Sports Festival which is a replica of our Olympics Games in Nigeria.
The Commissioner stated further that the state government has concluded all arrangements to facilitate effective participation of three hundred and twenty athletes and over one hundred officials, emphasizing that the government will take proactive step to provide instant monetary rewards to compensate athletes that secure gold silver and bronze during the tournament.
The Commissioner commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State for approving the minimum wage of eighty thousand naira for the staff of Oyo State Sports Council that are currently on contract appointment adding that the state government will not relent in her efforts to promote and develop sports in Oyo State.
The Torch of Unity which is moving round the states of the federation is earmarked to create awareness and sensitise members of the public to the Gateway Games that will be kick started on Friday 16th May 2025 in Ogun State.
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TUNDE AJIBIKE
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