Edo state government led by his Excellency Godwin Obaseki has assured Nigerians that Benin city 2020 will be a festival to behold because sporting facilities in the state are being upgraded to meet a state of the art standard.
Speaking after winning the hosting right of the next edition of the National sports festival, Gov Godwin Obaseke said it is with humility the state accepts the challenge of hosting the next festival and everything will be put in place for a befitting event.
Obaseki said. ” We accept this challenge and will be ready to host the whole of Nigeria as expected in Benin come 2020. I and the people of Edo state assure you that the confidence reposed in us would be justified. There will not come a time where anyone will have cause to regret this momentous decision you have taken to hand us this hosting right.
Delta emerged victorious at the 19th edition after garnering 163gold, 88 silver and 101 bronze bring their total medals haul to 352. Rivers State finished a distant second with 69 gold, 58 silver and 57 bronze medals.Edo State finished third with 47 gold, 41 silver and 53 bronze medals.
