Ogun Ready To Host 2022 National Sports Festival – Commissioner 

The Ogun State Government, yesterday expressed its readiness to host the 21st edition of the National Sports Festival in 2022, if awarded the hosting right.
Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Dr Oluwadare Kehinde gave the assurance during a visit by members of the Evaluation Bid Committee of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, who came to inspect facilities in the state.
Kehinde, who took the committee round sporting facilities in Abeokuta, Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode said the state was prepared to host the biennial competition.
According to him, the present administration remains passionate about sport development and will leave no stone unturned to ensure a successful hosting.
Shortly after the inspection, the Chairman and Leader of the committee, Mr Katmwan Dungse described facilities available as commendable, saying the state stands a better chance of hosting the festival in 2022.
Facilities inspected include the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Sports Club, Alake Sports Centre, June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, and  Abeokuta Grammar School.
Others are the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu, NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Sagamu and Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode.
The host of the 21st National Sports Festival in 2022 will be announced at the closing ceremony of the 20th edition of the Festival, scheduled to hold in March 2020, in Edo State.