By Ojieva Ehiosun
Edo State will once again witness an economic boom as the state is set to host the 10th edition of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) National Sports Festival, (NSF), scheduled to begin from Monday Sept.14th to Friday 18th, 2026, at the Ancient City of Benin.
Head of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Edna Edughele, stated this when her team visited the Executive Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Amadin Enabulele to seek his approval and support.
She maintained that over 1,500 athletes in track and field events, including football, Badminton,Tennis, Table Tennis, Ayo, Chess and Ludo are expected to participate in this year’s edition of the fiesta across the country.
According to her, “This year’s edition will supercede all other editions because Edo State, Nigeria’s Home of Sports is involved.”
“Our visit to the Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission is to officially notify him that we have chosen Edo State as chief host of this year’s edition of the NIPOST National Sports Festival.
Sir the major aim and objective of this festival is to foster unity among staff, encourage healthy living, promote teamwork and create good working environment for friendly competition among Nigerian Postal Service personnel across the land.
“The competition will also serve as an avenue for talents discovery and actualization of dreams in the industry. The competition is open to all sports men and women in the country.”
Edo Sports Commission
Responding, Hon. Enabulele, commended the LOC, assuring them of first class support. He averred that Edo State is ever ready to welcome progressive ideas that will help to promote sports in the state at all levels.
