Esports Expo 2024 holds in Benin today


...As ESEA highlights benefits of Games
By Trust Ittai 
 
 

In a bid to further popularize Esports in Edo State, and to encourage youths to embrace games in Edo State,the Edo Esports Association (ESEA) is organizing the first eSports EXPO in Benin City.

The event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Airport Road, beginning at 10:00 AM. 

According to the Director of Publicity ESEA, Oviasuyi Cosmos, the EXPO 2024 is aimed at educating youths and participants in Edo state on the need for them to embrace and take advantage of the inherent benefits of esports, both for the gamers and investors, as well as letting the public know the distinctions between Esports and traditional gaming. 

Oviasuyu said that participants will learn about various career opportunities in the esports industry, which extend beyond players, coaches, management teams and trainers, emphasizing the importance of the expo to include promoting Esports awareness in Edo State.

The Edo Esports EXPO 2024 which is being powered by numerous sponsors, including:

✓ Glo Nigeria
✓ The Edo State Sports Commission
✓ Edo Creative Hub
✓Gym
✓ Starllion
✓ Mat Ice
✓ Nestle Pure Life
✓G Armani Concept
✓ Chiz Lounge
✓ Bites

It will be featuring: 
✓ Esports Breakdown
✓ Game Development Panel
✓ Esports Speed Runcompetition
✓ FC 24 Tournament and more to spice up the ceremony.

HEAVYWEIGHT GUEST LIST:

★ The Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Olympian Yussuf Alli
★ Dr Emmanuel Igbinosa, Permanent Secretary, Edo State Sports Commission
★ Honourable Commissioner For Digital Economy, Science and Technology, Ogbeide Ifaluyi Isibor

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