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The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, yesterday (April 28), received the Unity Torch for the 2025 National Sports Festival taking place in Ogun State.
The symbolic torch, signifying unity, participation, and victory, arrived at the Imo State Government House, Owerri in a colourful entourage comprising of sportsmen and women from the State’s Sports Commission and Ministry of Sports.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon Obinna Onyeocha handed over the Unity Torch to the Team Leader from the National Sports Commission, Ms Mbora Ikana, who in turn handed it over to the Governor amid singing, drumming and dancing.
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“On behalf of the government and the good people of Imo State, I receive this Torch of Unity and solidarity — a torch that symbolizes our participation and our aspirations for victory,” the Governor said.
He encouraged Imo athletes to compete with excellence and determination at the forthcoming festival, adding: “I use this opportunity to encourage all our participants and representatives to go all out there, compete, and bring back medals — medals that will represent your excellent status. So you go and win to the glory of God.”
Present at the event were the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, the Chief of Staff, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, and some members of the State Expanded Executive Council.
The National Sports Festival is scheduled to take place next month in Ogun State from May 16th to 30th where Team Imo will be looking to surpass its previous performance and set a new record of achievements.