Nigeria, July 12 -- Organisers of the inaugural National Intermediate Games (EKO 2026) unveiled the official logo and mascot on Saturday, describing the ceremony as a major milestone in preparations for the youth sports festival, scheduled for 1 to 15 October.

The unveiling took place at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja and was attended by officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC).

Speaking after the ceremony, the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, said the unveiling underscored the state's readiness to host the maiden edition of the Games.

"What we are seeing today is a...