Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Committee For 2026 National Intermediate Games In Lagos

By Kayode Olopade 

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the maiden edition of the 2026 National Intermediate Games (NIG) in the state, charging members to approach the assignment with dedication, professionalism and a clear sense of purpose.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House in Marina on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Sanwo-Olu described the committee’s responsibility as a significant step towards advancing sports development in Nigeria.

The governor said the National Intermediate Games will provide a platform for young athletes across Nigeria to discover and showcase their talents while creating opportunities for growth and excellence in sports

Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State’s decision to host the competition in October 2026 reflects its commitment to youth empowerment and sports development, noting that the event would also foster social inclusion, national integration and cultural exchange among participants from different parts of the country.

“The games represent more than a sporting event. They are an investment in the future of our young people and an avenue to strengthen unity and create opportunities through sports,” he said.

Responding on behalf of the committee, the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development and Co-Chairman of the LOC, Mobolaji Ogunlende, thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in the team.

Ogunlende assured that committee members would work tirelessly to deliver a successful tournament that would positively impact millions of Nigerian youths and position them for greater opportunities on the global stage.

Earlier, members of the committee led by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, paid a courtesy visit to Sanwo-Olu and commended the Lagos State Government for its sustained investment in sports infrastructure and youth development.

Olopade noted that Lagos had consistently demonstrated leadership in hosting major sporting events and expressed confidence in the state’s capacity to successfully host the maiden National Intermediate Games.

The National Intermediate Games is expected to bring together young athletes from across the country, providing a pathway for talent identification, development, and national sports growth.