Gateway Games ready to start as Unity Torch reaches Abeokuta
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, yesterday received the Torch of Unity preparatory to the commencement of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024 billed to commence on May 16 to 30. Abiodun received the Torch from Dorcas Adesokan, at the City Gate along the Abeokuta-Siun-Sagamu Expressway. The Torch of Unity movement was flagged […]
Dapo Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, yesterday received the Torch of Unity preparatory to the commencement of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024 billed to commence on May 16 to 30.
Abiodun received the Torch from Dorcas Adesokan, at the City Gate along the Abeokuta-Siun-Sagamu Expressway.
The Torch of Unity movement was flagged off in Abuja by President Bola Tinubu and it traversed across the country before landing in the host state on Thursday.
Abiodun after receiving the torch declared that the state is ready for the festival.
“The Unity Torch, commencing its journey across the federation in March, symbolizes more than the forthcoming Gateway Games. It embodies our collective aspirations as a nation where diversity strengthens our unity and where our youths are empowered to shine on the global stage.
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“For us in Ogun State, this Unity Torch encapsulates the essence of our mission, celebrating our nation’s rich sporting heritage. It stands not merely as a symbol of sportsmanship but as a beacon of unity, peace, and the enduring spirit of every Nigerian.” he said.
He noted that apart from fostering an environment where collaboration, friendship, and mutual respect flourish, it also promotes unity in diversity, which are the core objectives of the sports festival.
“These are the core objectives of the National Sports Festival, which was established in 1973 to promote unity among Nigerians and reaffirm commitment to sportsmanship, resilience, and national cohesion,” the governor added.