THE President of the Nigerian Sports Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph has invited four hosting states ahead of the 25th edition of Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories from April 23rd to 25th in Lagos.
The four hosting state include Kano, Oyo, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja while the grand final stage of the championship will be played in Lagos later in the year.
A statement signed by the NSSF’s Secretary General, Ola Funsho Usman PhD and made it available to newsmen, said the president made the invitation to the state coordinators to ascertain and discuss the level of preparations aimed at ensuring a befitting and hitch-free conferences.
The President assured that the federation will continue to do its best towards promoting and development of various sporting events in the state and the country at large.
While expressing appreciation to the National Sports Commission, the sponsors of basketball, Nestle Milo Company, 36 state governors and the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja as well as other stakeholders for their positive contribution and support, she called for more partnership with multiple corporate bodies and governments at all level towards engaging the teeming youth through sporting competitions and academics.
The statement then announced that Kano state will run Savannah Conference from May 2nd to 9th, while the Central conference take place from May 10th to 17th in Abuja.
Atlantic conference is from 20th to 27th and Western conference will take place from May 28th to June 4th in Ibadan, Oyo state.
