As National Sports Festival (NSF) Edo 2020 draws closer, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday received the “Torch of Unity” and pledged commitment to the welfare of the state’s delegation.
Governor Sanwo-Olu received the torch from representatives of the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Femi Ajao, and Lagos State Liaison Officer, Bode Durotoye at his Alausa office.
The delegation also included Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) Sola Aiyepeku; its Director-General, Oluwatoyin Gafaar; Director of Sports, Moses Kolawole and Director of Technical, Ninayo Travih.
Sanwo-Olu, upon receipt of the torch, said that the welfare of Lagos athletes was paramount to the government.
“I am receiving this torch of unity for Edo 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF) on behalf of the sports-loving Lagosians who have been supporting us.
“We are the “State of Excellence and Aquatic Splendor and am sure that we will win as many gold medals as we can.
“I have admonished the Chairman and the DG of LSSC on this that we are going to be fair, firm and ensure that Lagos comes out tops because it is deserving of us.
“In the spirit of sportsmanship, we will do our best and ensure that all logistics are put in place for the success at the games,” he said.
