Kwara State would soon revive its sports festival , Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed stated that in an interview.
He stated that his administration would make the state the hub of sports excellence in Nigeria and would support any individual or corporate body willing to partner the government to develop sports in the state. He added that his administration had re-introduced school sports to scout talent and to identify, develop and harness talented young athletes.
Ahmed, who was represented by the Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, spoke during a dinner on Tuesday in honour of athletes from the state who participated in various competitions at the national and international levels in 2015.