The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially inaugurated the organizing committee for the eagerly anticipated Niger Delta Sports Festival, scheduled to take place from April 1st to 5th, 2025, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
During the inauguration ceremony, Hon. Alabo Boma Iyaye, the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, urged the committee members to work diligently to ensure a smooth and successful event. He emphasized the historical significance of the Niger Delta region in producing outstanding individuals who have brought pride to the area. “Your selection is based on your expertise and knowledge in sports development and the organization of large competitions. This committee is tasked with planning and executing a successful event. The Niger Delta region has produced numerous athletes who have made our country proud, but there has been a gap in nurturing such talents recently. The NDDC aims to fill this void,” he stated.
Representing the nine sports commissioners from the NDDC’s mandated states present at the inauguration, Hon. Daniel Igali, the Commissioner of Sports for Bayelsa State, expressed gratitude to the commission for organizing this inaugural sports festival in the region. “We commend the NDDC for this noble initiative. In the history of sports in Nigeria, we have never had a regional sports festival like this, which will elevate sports to unprecedented levels and provide opportunities to develop our youth while reducing criminal activities in the region,” he remarked.
The 2025 Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo is part of a series of events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the NDDC’s establishment.
