Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that his administration is ready to host the next edition of the National Sports Festival in 2020.
Following a declaration by sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung that the festival will now hold every two years, sports247.ng gathered that Obaseki is sticking out his neck to ensure the wish starts off well with Edo State in the forefront.
Although a similar promise by Cross River State in 2012 led to several postponements, before the sports ministry took over the current edition, Obaseki assured that Edo State has the capacity to host the 2020 edition.
Obaseki added: “My state is more than ready to host the next National Sports Festival as it’s high time we regained our lost glory in sports.
“Edo State is known for producing great sportsmen and women and I charge you to ensure you do the state proud by winning medals.”
