2026 Coal City Games Will Enhance , Sports Facilities Upgrade and Infrastructure – Nnaji

The Vice President Africa Taekwondo Union and Executive member , Nigeria Olmypic Committee, Chief Jonathan Nnaji has asserted that hosting the 23rd edition of National Sports Festival will enhance sports development, improve and upgrade sporting facilities in Enugu state.

Speaking after the inuaguration of the Local Organizing Committee of the Games,, Nnaji, a versatile sports administrator and former Nigerian taekwondo player, expressed happiness with the commitment of Governor Peter Ndubuisi, Mbah towards sports development in the state , noting, that it is the second time a South – Eastern State will be hosting National Sports Festival.

According to the Vice President Nigeria Pentathlon Federation who said he’s excited coming from the state with a governor who has interest in sports development posited that the event will boost the economy of the State, increase revenue , boost tourism, hospitality industry as well as improve infrastructure and talent development in line with the vision of the Governor who has been emphasizing on moving the state’s internally generated revenue from #4 billion to $30 billion.

” The festival will also promote national unity and integration. It’s going to expose Enugu as a state with potential in international event hosting and collaboration”
“” Enugu hosting the festival can have lasting impact on infrastructure and sport culture,, apart from winning medals, he said.
On the possibility of the state being ready for the festival under one year,he said he’s optimistic that things will be put in shape before the commencement of the festival
“” I believe that 1 year is enough. We have to work hard, go extra-mile to achieve great results. I believe that with the kind of team we have and the Governor, heavens wil be our limit” .
“”When we say we are going to host to win, we will look for our best athletes who will give us results.”
The Commissioner is a vibrant young man who listens to ideas. I think Enugu is going to be the best”, he concluded