The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially inaugurated the main organising committee for the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival, set to take place from April 1 to 9, 2025, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
During the inauguration, Honourable Alabo Boma Iyaye, the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, NDDC, encouraged committee members to work diligently to ensure a successful and seamless event. He emphasised that the Niger Delta region has historically produced many outstanding individuals who have brought pride to the area.
“You have been carefully selected because of your expertise and knowledge in sports development and the organisation of large competitions. This committee is responsible for 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 the development of such talents for some time. The NDDC aims to fill this void,” he stated.
Representing the nine sports commissioners from the NDDC’s mandated states present at the inauguration, Honourable Daniel Igali, the Commissioner of Sports for Bayelsa State, expressed gratitude to the commission for organising 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 an unprecedented level and provide an opportunity to develop our youth and reduce criminal activities in the region,” he remarked.
The Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo in 2025 is part of a series of events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the NDDC’s establishment.
Main Organising Committee
1. Alabo Boma Iyaye Chairman, EDFA, NDDC
2. Itiako Ikpokpo, Co-Chairman, Project Consultant
3. Davies Okarevu, NDDC
4. Barrister Salami Okogie, NDDC
5. Barrister Victor Arenyeka, NDDC
6. Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, NDDC
7. Allwell Egwurugu, NDDC
8. Onome Obruthe, Dunamis Icon
9. Ono K. Akpe, Dunamis Icon
10. Enefiok Udo-Obong, Dunamis Icon
11. Dr Ochuko Igbigbisie, Dunamis Icon
12. Honourable Fred Edoreh, Dunamis Icon
13 . Lady Rose Nsa Bassey, Host State, Akwa Ibom
14. Mr Paul Bassey, Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Ibom
15. Daniel Igali, Bayelsa State
16. Barrister Chris Green, Rivers State
17. Honourable Obinna Onyeocha, Imo State
18. Mrs Agnes Atsu, Cross River State
19. Honourable Nwaobilor Ananaba, Abia State
20. Honourable Onoriode Oborevwori, Delta State
21. Honourable Desmond Enabulele, Edo State
22. Mrs Titi Adeyemi, Ondo State
