Ajibike told journalists on Friday in Ibadan that athletes must realise that education is pivotal in life.
“I assure our people that this year will be better than last year,” Mr Oborevwori said.
Team Lagos came second on the medals table at the last NYG.
He said, “I am quite optimistic we will qualify for the 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba, and the players are in high spirits.”
Mr Okowa also assured that the state government would continue to partner with the sports ministry to discover and grow more talents nationwide.
Youth and sports minister Sunday Dare says NIMC registration will be a requirement going forward.
Abdulbaasit Abdulfatai of Kwara had rallied to grab a 2-2 stalemate after falling to Mathew Kuti of Lagos in the first two sets in the finals of the table tennis event.
She won the medals in aerobics, vault and power tumbling categories.
