Enugu state Government will host the maiden edition of the National Council on Sports Technical conference on May,20- May 22, 2024
Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Lyold Ekweremadu Jnr. made this known at a media chat held on Saturday in Enugu.
According to him , the National Conference with the Theme ” Sports For National Unity and Socio- Economic Growth’ will hold from Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd May, 2024, at the Old Government Lodge, GRA, Enugu. He added that the State will host Commissioners of Sports ,Permanent Secretaries and Directors of Sports from the 36 States and FCT, as well as National Secretaries of Sports Federations and officials from Federal Ministry of Sports Development.
Pix: Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Lyold Ekweremadu Jnr.
Ekweremadu, said Enugu State has recorded successes in hosting Coal- City Half Marathon, and in enacting Enugu State Sports Development Fund Law designed to help raise fund for sports in the State, 1st Mixed Martial Arts Caged fight, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Boxing Championship. In addition the state has completed FIFA artificial Turf at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium and
Enugu Rangers have staged a come back to the city after the successful rehabilitation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium .
The Commissioner said the leading position of Rangers International in the current league year is also heart warming.
“The hosting of this conference is yet another indication of the commitment of Enugu state government to the development of sports in the state. We welcome all delegates and hope they will find time to savor the hospitality of the Coal City ,” he said .
Ekweremadu thanked the state Governor , Dr. Peter for his support and approval to host the Conference.
He said Enugu State government and the good people of Enugu State welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Sports, Development, Senator John Owan Enoh,, and participants to the 1st National Council On Sports Delegate Conference.