The commencement of the Flag-off of the movement of the Torch of Unity across the 35 states of the federation and Abuja to signify the official count-down to the 18th National Sports Festival in Lagos, tagged ‘EKO 2012’ begins today.
According to a release signed by the secretary of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) Abba Yola, the Torch for the 18th National Sports Festival will start its journey on Tuesday, September 25 2012 through the 35 states of the federation including the FCT to Lagos. “Games of this magnitude are heralded by the movement of a Torch to promote the values of sports which include Friendship, Brotherhood, Peace, Socio-cultural integration, Unity, Love, Health, Fitness etc. The Torch for the 18th National Sports Festival will start its journey on Tuesday, September 25 2015 through the 35 states of the federation including the FCT to Lagos. The Torch is expected to arrive Lagos, the host state of the 18th edition of the festival prior to the opening ceremony of the game.”
He said the journey of the Torch will commence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja with a ceremony to be performed by Mr President, Goodluck Jonathan.
According to the programme, the governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi as host of the 17th edition will handover the Torch to Mr President through the sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi while Lagos State governor Babatunde Fashola as host of the 18th edition will receive the Torch for onward movement.?????
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