The township of Zafi, located in the prefecture of Yoto, more precisely in the commune of Yoto 2 (73Km) in south-east Togo, hosted the latest annual edition of the National Sports Days on Saturday December 30, 2023.
Mayor Adjra Yawavi Sylvestre, Prefect Djossou Agossa, Deputy Kodjo Djissenou, and the executives and young people of the Yoto prefecture warmly welcomed the Minister of Sport and Leisure, Dr Lidi Bessi Kama, who wished to close the year in Zafi. Walking, running, dancing and other activities took place in Ahepé, at the start of the JNS, and fell on the playground of the Lycée de Zafi, accompanied by thousands of young people and the general public, all present for the occasion.
For the Mayor of the Commune of Yoto 2, it was a great surprise and satisfaction, "choosing my commune to host such an event, I never thought, it's a great joy that animates me, we are all honored by our great, our mother, our Minister of Sports, Dr Lidi Bessi Kama", hammered Adjra Yawavi Sylvestre in her speech. For Lt-Col Djossou Agossa, Prefect of Yoto, this event demonstrates once again that our prefecture, our commune Yoto 2, is still one of our Government's priorities. "The Head of State, SEM Faure Gnassingbé, has always thought of us, and it's no coincidence that our Minister of Sports and Leisure is here with us today. Through this initiative, the President of the Republic has decided to celebrate the New Year with the people of Yoto, and we are very grateful to him, who receives here our sincere thanks and gratitudes", said Prefect Agossa Djossou of the Yoto prefecture.
The Minister of Sport and Leisure, Lt-Col Physician Dr Lidi Bessi Kama, was surprised by the large turnout for this government initiative, the National Sports Days. This personal initiative of the President of the Republic was massively supported by the people of Yoto. "The Yoto 2 commune has shown exceptional determination and commitment to these national sports days. I'd like to thank you and take this opportunity to convey the fraternal greetings of the President of the Republic. Sport is a factor for peace, love, social cohesion and living together. It is an effective means of combating many diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and sedentary lifestyles", said Minister Lidi Bessi Kama. Before going on to talk about the theme chosen by the commune, LES FEUX DE BROUSE, COMMENT LES EVITER? For Dr Lidi Bessi Kama, we need to raise awareness of the bushfire phenomenon, which is ravaging remote communities.
Captain Douti, Prefectural Director of the Environment, gave a presentation that caught everyone's attention. He gave a lecture on how to preserve the environment, and the tricks to put into practice to protect our environment against bushfires and fires.
The day ended with balloon donations to all the villages in the commune and a cocktail party for all the children who attended the event.
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