The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of the Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has scheduled the first Joint Technical Meeting and inspection of venues and facilities for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged Coal City Games Enugu 2026, for October 27–30, 2026.

The exercise, which will bring together key stakeholders in Nigerian sports, is designed to address technical issues relating to the Festival and assess the readiness of facilities designated for the Games.

This was contained in a release E-signed by Zira Zakka Nagga, the
Head of Press and Public Relations Unit at the National Sports Commission.

The meeting and inspection are important components of preparations for the Festival, providing an opportunity to review technical arrangements, identify potential challenges and ensure that relevant facilities are assessed ahead of the national sporting event.

According to the schedule issued by the Office of the Director-General, Tuesday, October 27, is designated for arrivals, while the inspection of venues and facilities will take place on Wednesday, October 28.

The inspection will continue alongside the Joint Technical Meeting on Thursday, October 29, with departures scheduled for Friday, October 30.

Expected participants include members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC), secretaries and Technical Directors of National Sports Federations, Zonal Coordinators, Directors of Sports from the states, and representatives of the media.

The Joint Technical Meeting underscores the importance of coordination among the National Sports Commission, the host state and other stakeholders in laying the groundwork for a successful National Sports Festival.

The NSC, under the leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, continues to work towards strengthening sports development and creating an enabling environment for athletes from across the country to showcase their talents at the Coal City Games Enugu 2026.