SIX STATES JOSTLE FOR NSF 2024 HOSTING RIGHT..
By Terseer Jackson
As the 21st edition of the National Sports Festival in Delta state gradually comes to an end, six States of the Federation have so far indicated interest to be given the hosting right of the next edition which is expected to hold in 2024.
According to a press release by the Director, Press and Public Relations , the Minister disclosed this today at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba, the Delta State Capital, shortly after watching the Gymnastics event between Team FCT, Delta and Ondo at the ongoing sports festival.
Dare who was answering questions from journalists said that presently, he does not know which State is going to be the next host until the Committee which is headed by the Director, National Sports Festival & Para Sports Department of his Ministry and Secretary, Main Organising Committee, MOC Mr Peter Nelson submits their report on the hosting right.
He stated further that the report which will reveal the next host is likely to be submitted on Friday, December 9, 2022; which is the eve of the closing ceremony for this Festival.
Dare who informed that there is a process to be followed before picking any hosting State, explained that on the day Director, Peter Nelson will present to him the State that will host. The Committee currently is working on evaluation and scoring before any decision can be taken on the hosting right.
The Minister assured that the process will ensure that States that will come second and third respectively will get prepared to avoid what happened in the past that saw Cross River State unable to host the event for more than six years.
The minister recalled that, when the Edo 2020 was held, it set a standard which the baton will change hands soon as Delta 2022 has given the same standard as Edo or done better.


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