Members of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC)
The inaugural National Intermediate Games, earlier scheduled to be held in Lagos from October 1 to 15, 2026, have been postponed to the first quarter of 2027 to allow for further preparations and ensure a successful world-class event.
The postponement was formally communicated by the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) to the National Sports Commission (NSC) following a comprehensive review of preparations by the Local Organising Committee, the NSC, and an independent Quality Control and Assurance Specialist.
The review followed the Joint Technical Meeting held from September 3 to 6, 2026, and covered proposed facilities, sporting events, technical requirements, rules and regulations, as well as other critical operational areas.
According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media, Office of the Director-General, National Sports Commission, Kola Daniel, and posted on its Facebook page on Wednesday, the assessment established that the Games could technically proceed, but the time remaining was considered insufficient to deliver the inaugural edition to the desired standard.
