… Hosts NDDC Chairman
As preparations gather momentum for the second edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Thursday hosted the Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, alongside the project consultant for the festival, Dunamis Icon Limited, led by Sir Itiako Ikpokpo.
The high-level visit was aimed at assessing the level of preparedness, strengthening collaboration, and reaffirming the commitment of stakeholders to deliver a successful and impactful festival.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the visit as timely and strategic, noting that the Niger Delta Sports Festival remains a crucial platform for grassroots sports development, youth empowerment, and regional integration.
“The Niger Delta Sports Festival is more than a competition; it is a deliberate investment in the future of our youths and the discovery of talents that can serve the region and the nation for years to come,” Enabulele said.
He commended the NDDC under the leadership of Mr. Chiedu Ebie for sustaining the vision of using sports as a tool for unity, peace, and development in the Niger Delta. Enabulele noted that the Commission’s continued support underscores a deep understanding of sports as a catalyst for social and economic growth.
He also praised Dunamis Icon Limited and its Managing Consultant, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, for their professionalism and organisational capacity, stating that the success of the maiden edition had laid a strong foundation for an even better second edition.
Reaffirming Edo State’s readiness to host the festival, Enabulele assured that all necessary facilities, logistics, and institutional support were being put in place to ensure a hitch-free event.
“Edo State is fully prepared to host the Niger Delta Sports Festival. Our facilities are ready, our technical teams are on ground, and we are working closely with the NDDC and the organisers to ensure that this edition sets a new benchmark in organisation, athlete welfare, and competitive excellence,” he said.
He further stressed that the festival’s focus on under-19 athletes was deliberate and strategic, aligning with the broader objective of long-term talent development rather than short-term competition.
“Our priority is talent discovery and development. By focusing on young athletes, we are deliberately building a pipeline that will feed state, national, and even international sports platforms in the future,” Enabulele added.
In his remarks, the NDDC Chairman, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, commended Edo State for its proactive role and leadership in sports development, expressing confidence that the second edition of the festival would surpass expectations.
The NDDC Chairman was in Benin City to participate in a strategic retreat organised for the project consultant, Dunamis Icon Limited, and other stakeholders, focused on planning and delivering a world-class Niger Delta Sports Festival.
The meeting ended with all parties reaffirming their shared commitment to collaboration, professionalism, and excellence as preparations continue towards the second Niger Delta Sports Festival.
By Silvernews
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