Osinbajo set to declare Edo 2020 festival open

The Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday  declare  the Edo 2020 National sports Festival  opened with the commissioning of facilities.
According  to  the programme  of event for the opening  ceremony,  Professor  Osinbajo  will pay homage to  the Oba of Benin before proceeding to the Dr.  Samuel  Ogbemudia Stadium for the ceremonial opening.
The programme  starts at 7 and runs for two hours with performance  of the rich  Edo  cultural heritage, while  musician Fire Boy  would also be  entertaining.
Minister  of Youth and sports Development  Chief  Sunday  is expected to officially  welcome the athletes,  while Governor  Godwin Obaseki  and his Deputy Comrade Philip  Shaibu will also be speaking on their readiness for the  Festival.
To ensure  compliance with the  Covid-19 Protocol,  there will  be restrictions  to the Samuel Ogbemudi Stadium with people gaining access with only  invitation  cards, while states will be allowed only 20 athletes for the ceremonial.
The PTF is  insisting  that all guests and athletes should obey laid down protocol.
A record 550 Volunteers  will be on hand at Festival  for a hitchfree  event.