In preparation of the 2026 National Sports Festival tagged ” Coal City Games 2026″, Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, Wednesday , inaugurated the Local Organising Committee with the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremadu as chairman , urging members to organise a world class and most memorable National Sports Festival in the history.
Speaking at the inauguration held in Government House, Enugu, Governor Mbah also charged the Committee to be of responsible for the successful conduct of the festival; to be responsible for the planning and execution of the festival; to set up relevant committees as deemed fit: to coordinate the activities of various committees, Engage relevant staff within and outside Enugu; : to ensure festival wide publicity, : to ensure effective management of funds,; to ensure that it is organised in accordance with the relevant regulations guiding the games among others.
He expressed joy that members of the committee were people very resourceful Governor Mbah said Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium will be revamped to almost a new one,likewise Awgu games village with the aim of keeping all athletes in one location.. He added that they will build structure and incorporate all sporting activities.
He expressed the confidence that the committee will deliver a world class sports festival.
Earlier, the chairman of the committee and commissioner for youth and sports, Lloyd Ekweremadu said the committee members were professionals with many years experience. ft
He added that very mindful of the governor’s vision to execute a world class National Sports Festival which will be a benchmark for sports festivals in Nigeria going forward. He named the members and their track records.
The Commissioner told Newsmen that the governor was committed in ensuring that Enugu host to win.. He assured the committee will deliver a successful national sports festival in 2026.
Speaking with newsmen, member of the committee, and Ex- Rangers, Davis Owumi, said they were looking at having a festival of experience that all Nigerians’ will be proud of.
He said organising a world-class sports festival entails having a world class infrastructure, in place. He was confident that the 26 terms of reference given them will be achievable.. ” It is very possible to achieve the terms of reference. The very friendly and conducive atmosphere of Enugu state will make it a success,”Owumi said.
Author: Maureen Ikpeama