Heavenly gifted and grossly experienced Project Director of Dunamis Icon, Mr. Fred Edore, has described the Niger Delta Games as a wonderful platform for discovering, nurturing and developing young talents from the grassroots across the region.
Speaking while inaugurating the seven-man Delta State Liaison Committee for the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games, Edore explained that only indigenous athletes would be allowed to represent their respective states, a deliberate policy aimed at giving local talents the opportunity to be identified and nurtured.
He further revealed that the Games is strictly an age-grade competition, with participation limited to athletes under the age of 20.
Edore also urged the various state governments to give full support to their contingents to ensure a smooth and successful outing at the Games.
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Also speaking, the Secretary of the newly inaugurated Liaison Committee, Mr. Harrison Ochulor, outlined the core responsibilities of the body.
According to him, the committee is saddled with the task of organising qualification events across the various local government areas, as well as ensuring that only duly qualified athletes are registered to represent the state at the Games, among other functions.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Delta State Liaison Committee, Mr. Onoriode Oborevwori, assured that Delta State would strictly adhere to all the terms and conditions guiding the forthcoming 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games, scheduled to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State. He lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Games’ consultants, Dunamis Icon, for taking a significant financial burden off the states, and advocated for stronger collaboration among participating states.
Members of the Delta State Liaison Committee include Mr. Onoriode Oborevwori (Chairman), Mr. Francis Egwudiozor, Chief Godwin Adode, Chief Mercy Awana, Mrs. Emily Osakwe and Mr. Jude Agbeyeke, with Mr. Harrison Ochulor serving as Secretary.
The 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games will be hosted by Edo State in early 2026, with Bayelsa State heading into the competition as the defending champions, having topped the medals table at the maiden edition.
