FG postpones 7th National Youth Games
The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has postponed the forthcoming 7th National Youth Games billed for Asaba, Delta in February.
In a statement by Mohammed Manga, spokesman for the Ministry, quoting Ismaila Abubakar, the permanent secretary, the postponement was due to the February and March elections.
“The postponement is due to logistics and time constraints, especially, taking cognisance of the commencement of the general elections slated for February 25, 2023. While regretting all the inconveniences the postponement might cause its stakeholders, a new date for the games will be announced after the elections,” said the statement.
The sporting event was earlier billed for February 8 to 18.
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