Ogun Unveils Gateway Games Logo, Theme Song, Mascot

Ogun Unveils Gateway Games Logo, Theme Song, Mascot

Precious Oham

The Ogun State government has unveiled the communication materials for the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged the Gateway Games, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The materials including; Games’ logo, theme song, and mascot were unveiled at a colourful ceremony at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta.

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele stood in for the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

The logo is mainly in Ogun State theme colours of lemon green and yellow.

The unveiling of the logo was immediately followed by that of the Theme Song of the Festival.

 It is titled ‘E’kaabo’ a Yoruba word for ‘Welcome’ as Ogun State prepares to welcome thousands of athletes, officials, tourists and VIPs when the 22nd National Sports Festival comes alive on May 16.

The Theme Song was composed by Dr Bayo Adepetun. The jam-packed hall roared in excitement when the festival’s mascot was eventually unveiled.

Named ‘Omo Ogun’, the animated version strolled on the stage and saluted the audience before getting down the stage to greet the dignitaries.