The Vice President Africa Taekwondo Union, Executive member, Nigeria Olympic Committee, and Vice President Nigeria Penthalon Federation, and a member LOC, 2026 COAL CITY GAMES, Chief Jonathan Nnaji, has asserted that hosting the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival will enhance sports development, improve and upgrade sporting facilities in Enugu state.
Speaking after the inauguration of LOC, COAL CITY GAMES, Chief Jonathan Nnaji, who is a versatile sports administrator and former Nigerian taekwondo player, expressed happiness with the commitment of Governor Peter Ndubuisi towards sports development, noting that it is the second time a South-Eastern State will be hosting the National Sports Festival.
The event will boost the economy of the State, increase revenue, boost tourism and hospitality industry, improve infrastructure and talent development. Just as I said, the Governor has been emphasising moving from #4 billion revenue to $30 billion.
It will also promote national unity and integration through sports.
” It is an opportunity for Enugu state to promote its tourism and culture. It is going to expose Enugu as a potential for international event hosting and collaboration.
” Enugu hosting the festival can have a lasting impact on infrastructure and sports culture, apart from winning medals, he said.
” I am excited to be an indigene of Enugu State, my State having a sports-loving Governor ” he noted.
Chief Jonathan Nnaji stated that 1 year is a long enough time to upgrade and host a successful festival.
” I believe that 1 year is enough. We have to work hard, do extra miles to achieve great results. I believe that with the kind of team we have and the Governor, heaven’s will 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 said.
