Aiyedatiwa charges ‘Team Ondo’ on performance at Niger Delta Sports Festival
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has asked the ‘Team Ondo’ to bring home laurels from the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Aiyedatiwa commended the management of the NDDC for putting the competition together, stressing that the initiative will go a long way in promoting grassroots Sports and engaging the youths of the region.
The Governor also thanked his Akwa Ibom State colleague for hosting the competition, describing the atmosphere at the venue as electrifying.
He also took time to interact with members of the Ondo State contingent at the competition.
Addressing the athletes and coaches from the State, the Governor urged them to make Ondo proud by bringing home laurels.
Governor Aiyedatiwa also charged officials of the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development to take good care of the team throughout the competition.
The Sports Festival, promoted by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is holding in Akwa Ibom State between April 1 and 9, 2025, with states from the Niger Delta region participating.
Other dignitaries at the ceremony included the Chairman, National Sports Commission, Alhaji Shehu Dikko, who represented President Bola Tinubu; Akwa Ibom State Governor and the Chief Host, Pastor Umo Eno, Executive Director, Corporate Services, NDDC, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, MD/CEO, NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku, Permanent Secretary, Ministry Youth and Sports Development, Tolulope Adeyemi, among others.
