The 7th National Youth Games will serve as a forerunner to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, which will be marked on October 1st, 2023.
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The game was originally billed for 7 to 17 September, 2023 but rescheduled to take place from 20 to 30th September, 2023 in Asaba, Delta state.
This information was made clear in a telephone chat with the
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President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), who doubles as Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa said the new date was confirmed after he had a meeting with the Federal Ministry of Sports Development.
According to the ministry, the change in date was to allow more time for the plans towards hosting a memorable youth games fiesta.
