[2] The event was opened by the Vice President Namadi Sambo who was represented by Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, Chairman National Sports Commission.
[3] The maiden event had in attendance over 4000 athletes drawn from the different states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory.
The aim of the festival is to harness talents amongst the youths in Nigeria and also ensuring unity and togetherness among different states.
[13] In 2017, the third edition of the event was hosted in Ilorin with Delta state emerging overall winners with 21 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze.
[15][16][17] The event was postponed to a later date due to the general elections in Nigeria that was scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023.