Bayelsa, Delta receive Niger Delta Games torch

Bayelsa and Delta States took turns yesterday to receive the Niger Delta Games Torch on with the Managing Director of Dunamis-Icon Limited and Lead Consultant for the Games, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo declaring that all is in place for Edo state to host the second edition. Receiving the Torch at the Samson Siasia Complex, Bayelsa State […]

Bayelsa and Delta States took turns yesterday to receive the Niger Delta Games Torch on with the Managing Director of Dunamis-Icon Limited and Lead Consultant for the Games, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo declaring that all is in place for Edo state to host the second edition.

Receiving the Torch at the Samson Siasia Complex, Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, commended the organisers, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Dunamis Icon Limited for initiating the Games.

The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Sport, Dr. Daniel Igali, said the fiesta which is the first regional Sports Festival in the country had placed the Niger Delta region as the leader in sports development.

He said: “With this initiative, they have placed the Niger Delta States ahead of every other region in the country. So, we commend them for this and we hope that they would even put up a bigger and better tournament this time.

“We are optimistic that Team Bayelsa would excel at the Niger Delta Games in Benin City and top the overall medals table just as they did in the inaugural edition in Uyo last year. We will provide the necessary support for the athletes to do the State proud.”

The Chairman/CEO of the project consultants for the Niger Delta Games, Dunamis Icon Limited, Chief Itiako Ikpokpo represented by the Secretary of the Liaison Committee for Bayelsa State, Mr. Loveday Herbert, said the lighting of the Festival Torch was a critical aspect of the fiesta.

The 2nd edition of Niger Delta Games will formally open on Friday, February 20, while the Closing ceremony takes place on Thursday, February 26.