Organisers laud Edo facilities for 2nd Niger Delta Games

Twenty-four hours after the award of the hosting right to Edo State, the Project Consultants of the Niger Delta Games, Dunamis-Icon Limited, has concluded the first phase of physical inspection and evaluation of facilities for the event.

The project management team was guided round select facilities located in Benin City by Desmond Amadin Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, and the team leader, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, who expressed satisfaction with the sports facilities showcased by the host.

Ikpokpo said “Edo is a ready-made choice based on all the factors that are necessary to host this kind of big event.

“We are expecting over 3,000 athletes coaches, alongside journalists and technical officials, with an approximate number of people outside spectators in the range of 5000. So, we need facilities that work for the Games itself.”

He commended the Edo State government for the commendable state of facilities at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, and promised that the state would be assisted with the renovation of some of the facilities as may be necessary to ensure good competition experience for the athletes.

“I have been to the iconic Ogbe Stadium and must commend the Edo State Government for maintaining the facilities there.

“We are also considering taking some events to the University of Benin, so that people in that part of the city can also feel and enjoy the fun.

Where need be, we will also see how to assist the state and the University of Benin to add value to some of the sporting facilities,” he pledged.

Niger Delta Games is conceived and designed to provide a platform for unity and integration, as well as identifying and grooming talented youths from the region into national and international stars.

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