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Nigeria’s vice president Kashim Shettima will officially declare open the 2024 National Sports Festival on Sunday (today).
The opening ceremony will hold at the newly renovated Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta.
Also expected to grace the opening ceremony are; Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, National Sports Commission, NSC, Chairman Shehu Dikko, Director General Bukola Olopade and other important dignatories.
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The ceremony will mark the commencement of two weeks of national unity through sports.
Over 10,000 athletes from all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and the IJA team will compete in 33 sports.
Events will take place across multiple venues, including the Alake Sports Centre, MKO Abiola Sports Complex,Remo Stars Stadium, and other key facilities.
The Games Village will be hosted at Babcock University, providing a comfortable and secure environment for athletes and officials.
By Adeboye Amosu in Abeokuta
