PHOTOS: Nigerian Vice President Declares Open National Sports Festival In Ogun State

The Vice president said at the occasion that the revival of the Sports Festival reflects the seriousness with which our administration regards sports, owing to the crucial role the sector plays in nation-building.

“For Nigeria and its citizens, sports has evolved from a mere contest of physical strength into the soul of the nation’s togetherness and the mirror that reflects the possibilities of a truly united nation.

“That is why, here in Nigeria, we have made sport a culture — not merely an event, but a way of life. Sport, to us, is a tool for national integration, a rallying ground for patriotism, and a workshop for shaping not just the body, but also the mind and the spirit of our people.”