The Enugu State Government will offer automatic employment to athletes from the state who win gold medal at the 22^nd edition of the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Barr Lloyd Ekweremadu who disclosed this to newsmen ahead of the Team Enugu’s departure for the festival on Saturday, noted that the gesture is the state governor’s reward system as part of incentive to motivate the athletes to excel.

He thanked the Governor, Peter for releasing funds on time for the athletes adding that silver and bronze winners will also be rewarded

“I want to thank Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for his commitment towards sports development in the state and for his interest in the welfare of athletes and officials.

“I am confident that our athletes and officials considering the enabling environment the government provided them, going to the games, they will win laurels and do the State proud.” he said.          

The 22nd edition of National Sports Festival, commenced in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from Friday, 16 to Friday, 30 May, 2025.