The Kaduna State Ministry of Sports Development says it will begin COVID-19 testing for athletes and officials who will represent the state at the forthcoming National Sports Festival in Edo.
The State Director of Sports, Ibrahim Yakubu made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kaduna.
He said that COVID-19 testing was one of the requirements for participating in the festival.
“We want to ensure that we follow all the processes before participating in the competition including COVID-19 protocol.”
He said the testing would be held in the ministry’s premises.
“We will begin with secretaries of associations, coaches, athletes and other contingents,” he said.
NAN reports that the athletes are expected to participate in 25 sporting events at the festival scheduled for April.
A contingent of 426 athletes and officials will represent the state during the festival.
