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Busola Kukoyi @KukoyiBusola

PRESS RELEASE

FIRST LADY VISITS QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY

When the National Library of Nigeria is all built and finally completed, it will become the country’s national pride as a modern, digitized facility, equipped to cater to the knowledge-building needs of all and a repository of history of the nation.

First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu expressed the optimism after a facility tour of the Qatar National Library in Doha.

She noted that for the Nation to achieve this objective, Nigeria is looking to draw inspiration and worthy template from Qatar National Library in Doha.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that Nigeria is blessed with a robust and rich cultural heritage which must be properly documented for posterity.

The First Lady emphasized that the youth must have a referral point to know more about the nation.

She noted that the motto of the Qatar National Library, Free Access to Knowledge is worthy of note.

And with its two million books and 500,000 e- books, Qatar National Library, situated in Education City, Doha, is one of the prides of Qatar and a monument.

The visit to the Qatar National Library is the first engagement by First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu upon arrival in Doha.

Her visit to the library is a prelude to her engagement with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, where she hopes to secure needed partnership that will address the challenges of out of school children and Almajiri Education in Nigeria.

SIGNED
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Saturday 11th October, 2025

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Note: the fact that she has quit the Obidient Movement does not mean that she has stopped being an Obidient.

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Love800:
This national youth games is confusing me with the other one held this year at ogun which delta won.
What's the difference between the two?

That's the National Sports Festival. The National Youth Games is for youths/children, while the National Sports Festival is for everybody (non-elite athletes).

Previous thread:

Team Lagos Wins 2025 National Youth Games In Asaba
https://www.nairaland.com/8515059/team-lagos-wins-2025-national

The first edition of the National Youth Games was held in Abuja in 2013. Cross River State won that edition, Akwa Ibom came second and Delta State came third.

The second edition was held in Ilorin, Kwara State in 2016. Delta State won that edition, Ogun State came second and Kwara State came third.

Ilorin also hosted the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 editions of the games (the Ministry of Sports had an agreement with the University of Ilorin).

Delta State won the 2017 edition, Akwa Ibom State came second and Ondo State came third.

Delta State also won the 2018 edition, Lagos State came second and Bayelsa and Ogun States came joint third.

Delta State won the 2019 edition, Lagos State came second and Bayelsa State came third.

Delta State won the 2021 edition, Lagos State came second and Edo State came third.

Asaba, Delta State hosted the 7th National Youth Games in 2023. Delta State won that edition, Lagos State came second and Edo State came third.

Asaba also hosted the 8th edition of the National Youth Games in 2024. Delta State won that edition (its 7th victory in a row), Lagos State came second and Edo State came third.

Lagos State won the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Delta State came second and Edo State came third.

Here's the medals table of the 9th National Youth Games, Asaba 2025.

Jubril A. Gawat @Mr_JAGs

Governor of Lagos State, M @jidesanwoolu today at the State Reception in honour of Team Lagos Historic Feat at the National Youth Games 2025, held at the Sports Ground, Lagos House, Ikeja.

Team Lagos has made history by winning the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, claiming the overall title for the first time since the inception of the U-15 Championship in 2013.

Lagos secured 52 gold, 32 silver and 26 bronze medals, finishing ahead of Delta State.

The team excelled across multiple sports, including swimming, gymnastics, Cycling, Boxing, athletics, football, basketball, volleyball, chess and wushu-kungfu, underlining the depth of talent within the state.

#LagosSports
#TeamLagos
#GreaterLagosRising

Governor of Lagos State, M @jidesanwoolu today at the State Reception in honour of Team Lagos Historic Feat at the National Youth Games 2025, held at the Sports Ground, Lagos House, Ikeja.

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— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) October 10, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRWXsigkzMo?si=IjiQKMNLgVFud47B

Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu

Today, I had the pleasure of hosting Team Lagos, our incredible young athletes who shone brightly at the National Youth Games in Asaba.

They brought home an impressive 110 medals, 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze and emerged overall champions. Their dedication, discipline, and passion reflect the true Lagos spirit.

In Lagos, we don’t just show up, we stand out. I’m so proud of them for representing our state with excellence and pride.

https://x.com/jidesanwoolu/status/1976751759272902880?t=QWhy-f274aZLvlYoeufJyg&s=19