Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games, as the Main Organising Committee of the event inspected facilities across the state on Wednesday.
The National Intermediate Games, recently introduced by the National Sports Commission, is aimed at strengthening the transition from grassroots to elite sports for emerging athletes, with the inaugural edition scheduled for September. The inspection team was led by the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, who expressed satisfaction with the state’s level of preparedness.
During the tour, the committee inspected ongoing rehabilitation work at Teslim Balogun Stadium, which is undergoing extensive upgrades, including a new playing surface and improvements to key infrastructure, with contractors assuring that work remains on schedule for delivery by September.
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Governor Sanwo Olu highlighted Lagos State’s long-standing record of hosting major sporting events and creating opportunities for young athletes. He stated that the state will host the Games in an excellent way that reflects the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians and the commitment to youth and sports development, and in a manner that will be the envy of stakeholders and custodians of sports across the country.
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