Organisers of the 2023 Snooker Fest on Thursday said that the event would strengthen the creative and tourism industry.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Mr Emmanuel Agbaeze, the Creative Director of 36 Media said the event which is being produced in partnership with Pesoheti sports and Hot Fm Lagos would also strengthen the sport in the country. 

Agbaeze noted that the Billiard community in Nigeria had continued to grow by the day, and that It's evident in the massive participation in almost every local and standard bar across the nation.

He said that the sport was specifically chosen due to its capability of connecting people from different walks of life. 

"We're bringing pool and entertainment together, thereby strengthening the sport, creative and tourism industries. 

"We are creating a platform where pool players, food and party lovers connect, play, compete to win prizes and enjoy great performances from some of Nigeria’s finest DJs, hypemen and musicians.

"The Snooker Fest is bringing together the young and old to build a strong positive connections that would metamorphose into a force that would contribute greatly to the development of the creative industry," he said. 

The Creative Director added that the youths are the most vibrant force in any economy and that It's important to keep them engaged, focused and away from negativity. 

"An idle mind they say is the devil's workshop. Snooker Fest intends to channel the power of the youths to something more positive through billiards and meaningful connections. 

"It is a fact that the youths are doing great in the entertainment industry and Snooker Fest intends to key into this opportunity to create a platform that would boost the sport and the creative industry," he said. 

The 2023 Snooker Fest is a maiden edition that would hold at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, Nov. 4.