The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday unveiled the mascot, brand and theme tune for the forthcoming twenty second Nationwide Sports activities Pageant.
Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, defined that the disclosing was a daring testomony of his administration’s dedication towards delivering essentially the most memorable, inclusive, and most inspiring Nationwide Sports activities Pageant Nigerians have ever seen.
Talking on the unveiling held on the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, the Governor famous that the Gateway Video games is not only Ogun State’s pageant however Nigeria’s pageant, assuring that the state is able to host.
He referred to as on all stakeholders to affix fingers with the LOC to make the sports activities mundial an unforgettable celebration of expertise, unity and nationwide satisfaction.
In accordance with the governor, the mascot and the theme tune mirrored the power, cultural heritage, and aspirations of the nice folks of Ogun State.
The governor, nonetheless, urged residents of the state to actively take part by attending occasions, cheering the athletes, and welcome visitors with kindness and showcase the tradition and hospitality that makes Ogun State a tourism attraction.
His phrases, “This 12 months’s version options a number of new initiatives which the Director Normal of the Nationwide Sports activities Fee has already highlighted. These improvements are set to redefine the Pageant expertise and make Ogun 2024 really unmissable.
“We’re proud to showcase the creativity and skills behind the symbolic components being unveiled right this moment. The theme tune — wealthy in rhythm and spirit — was composed by the gifted Dr. Bayo Adepetun, whereas the Mascot was dropped at life by an excellent group from our Ministry of Tradition. Each replicate the power, cultural heritage, and aspirations of the nice folks of Ogun State.
“Past the symbolism of right this moment’s occasion, our focus is squarely on execution. Our Native Organising Committee, beneath the ready management of the Govt Secretary, Dr Kweku Tandoh, and with the steerage and expertise of Chief Bukola Olopade, now the Director Normal of the Nationwide Sports activities Fee, has been working tirelessly. We salute their dedication and that of each member of the LOC, our Sports activities Associations, and the numerous fingers working behind the scenes to make sure that all amenities are prepared and each element is in place.
“The Authorities of Ogun State has made vital investments in upgrading present amenities and developing new ones to fulfill world-class requirements. These is not going to solely serve the 2024 Pageant however will stand as a long-lasting legacy of this occasion. Our aim is obvious — to ascertain Ogun State as a main vacation spot for sports activities tourism and athletic excellence in Nigeria.
“To our residents — little children of Ogun State at house and overseas and all residents of Ogun State — that is our second to shine. I encourage everybody to actively take part by attending occasions, cheering our athletes, welcoming visitors with kindness, and showcasing the tradition and hospitality that make us who we’re. We’ve just one alternative to make a primary impression. Allow us to make it rely”.
In his comment, the Director-Normal, Nationwide Sports activities Fee, NSC, Bukola Olopade expressed satisfaction with the extent of preparedness of Ogun State forward of the quick approaching twenty second version of the Nationwide Sports activities Pageant, tagged Gateway Video games 2024, holding from Could 16-30.
Olopade, who doubles because the Chairman of the Fundamental Organising Committee, MOC, assured contributors that they are going to witness one of the best ever within the nation.
Welcoming the Joint Technical Committee to the disclosing ceremony, the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports activities Growth, Wasiu Isiaka appreciated members of the Native Organizing Committee for working tirelessly to fulfill up with the time-frame of the opening ceremony.
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