₦airaland Forum

...CHARGES FCT ATHLETES TO BRING HOME LAURELS

1. The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, received the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Ogun State from May 16th to 30th, 2025.

2. Representing the Minister, the Chief of Staff, Hon. Chidi Amadi, received the symbolic torch from FCT athletes and officials of the National Sports Commission at the FCT Minister’s office in Abuja. This ceremony followed the official inauguration of the Torch of Unity by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which will move around the 36 States of the Federation.

3. Barr. Wike, while emphasizing the role of the National Sports Festival in fostering national unity, expressed his gratitude to all involved in the torch's journey, including the Mandate Secretary for the FCT Youth Secretariat Hon. Abdullahi Ango and the members of the National Sports Commission.

4. He urged FCT athletes and coaches to dedicate themselves to achieving excellence in the games and to return with numerous victories. “Our athletes and coaches, you are here to represent the Federal Capital Territory. Your Minister is a man who is committed to accomplishments and performance. Your Minister is committed to results. So, we urge all of you representing FCT to go out there determined to ensure that you excel.

5. “Go out there and come back with results. We will be here waiting to receive the laurels. As many as you can come back with, you will do us joy with your performance,” he stated.

6. The Minister further encouraged the coaches to impart their knowledge and skills effectively to the athletes, promising that exceptional performances would be duly recognized. “We urge the coaches to do well to impact all that you can in our athletes such that their performance will bring glory to the FCT.

7. The Director of Sports, FCTA, Luka Istifanus affirmed that thorough preparations have been made to ensure the success of the FCT athletes at the 22nd National Sports Festival. He also called upon the athletes to strive for victory and bring pride to the FCT.

8. The Torch of Unity, a traditional symbol of the festival, representing Unity, Strength and sportsmanship, will continue its journey across all 36 states of the federation.

Latakia:
Wike will break Gowon record as the most patriotic Nigerian that really deal with IPOB clowns

Image123:
Wiked Wike, pepper them. Na you suppose jam Akpoti, my man Akpabio is too gentle.

Image123:
Wiked Wike, pepper them. Na you suppose jam Akpoti, my man Akpabio is too gentle.

amazingspiderma:
Hope you can still afford a bag of rice.