President Bola Tinubu has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission for organising the Niger Delta Sports Festival, saying it will promote peace and youth development.
The President described the festival as the first of its kind, stating that it would harness the youth’s potential, promote unity and community development in the Niger Delta region.
Tinubu, who was represented by the Chairman of National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, spoke at the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday by the Director of Corporate Affairs in NDDC, Seledi Thompson-Wakama.
Tinubu stated, “Let me commend the Niger Delta Development Commission for its initiative in organising this laudable event aimed at bringing young sports talents from the region together.
“For this competition, I am convinced that this praiseworthy initiative will foster youth development, promote peace, and contribute to economic growth, while also enhancing community development and security.”
The President noted that the competition would boost grassroots sports development and complement the federal government’s structural reforms in the sports sector through the National Sports Commission.
He observed that the NDDC’s foresight would create room for more participation and interest in sports among state governments in the region.
He commended the Akwa Ibom state government for its continued support for the promotion and development of sports in the country.
