Othman Bala-Adam, Nasarawa State’s Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development has urged the state’s athletes to the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF) North Central Zonal Prelims to make the state proud.
The Commissioner gave the charge on Sunday in Lafia at a farewell ceremony for the 160-member contingent heading to Ilorin for the four-day elimination competition.
He said the athletes would do this by securing qualification for the festival by all fair means.
Speaking at the ceremony in Lafia, Bala-Adam said the Nasarawa state government was aware of the importance of the NSF and the opportunities associated with it for both state and athletes.
“Therefore, we must take the zonal elimination contest seriously and secure qualification in the various events for the 2020 NSF.
“I can assure you that success at the zonal elimination competition and the NSF main event will yield life-changing rewards for all athletes.
“Your success will promote the state as a hub of unique sports talents,’’ he said.
