The Local Organising Committee of the maiden National Intermediate Games has unveiled the official logo and mascot of the event, marking another milestone in preparations for the youth sports festival scheduled to hold in Lagos from October 1 to 15, The PUNCH reports.
Chairman of the LOC and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Sam Egube, led the unveiling alongside the committee’s co-chairmen, Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, and Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende. Also present was the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, as well as members of the Main Organising Committee and the LOC.
The Games logo incorporates key elements representing the diversity of Lagos and the vibrancy of the competition. Its features include the Eyo cap, Opambata, the “Eko” inscription, colourful swirls and three ascending stars. The event’s official mascot was also unveiled and named Lasgidi.
LOC Chairman Egube described the unveiling as the perfect launchpad for the inaugural Games.
“We are happy that we are able to gather for this event and, when the story is told, we will be glad that we were part of it from the very first day,” he said.
