In preparation for the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Imo State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Obinna Onyeocha, has inaugurated the Imo State Liaison Committee to ensure the state’s successful participation in the competition.
The inauguration ceremony took place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Ministry of Sports Office, State Secretariat Complex, Owerri. The event marked a strategic step towards achieving victory for Imo State in the festival, scheduled to hold from April 1 to April 8, 2025.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, Lady Ngozi Duruh, was appointed as the Chairman of the Committee, while Adm. Hon. Willie T.C. Okolieogwo, a representative of Dunamis Icon Limited, was named the Secretary. Other committee members include:
• Lady Justina Akpulo – Director of Sports, Ministry of Sports, Owerri
• Nze Tonnex Chukwu – Committee Member
• Obi Ogbala – Representative from the Ministry of Sports, Owerri
• Sir Ferdinand Emeana – Former Director of Sports, Imo State
• Chief Fred Edoreh – Consultant Partner, Dunamis Icon Limited, and Director, Niger Delta Sports Festival
• Oscar Keke – Representative from Dunamis Icon Limited
• G.O.C. Nwadike – Member and Head, Publicity Sub-Committee
Commissioner’s Charge to the Committee
While inaugurating the committee, Hon. Obinna Onyeocha charged the members to ensure proper coordination and consultation with his office and the event’s consultant. He emphasized the importance of meticulous planning and strategic execution to secure a formidable performance for Imo State at the festival.
“Our goal is to showcase the sportsmanship and talents of Imo athletes, ensuring that our state excels at the festival. This committee must work closely with all stakeholders to achieve the victory target of the Imo State Shared Prosperity Government,” Onyeocha stated.
The Niger Delta Sports Festival is a regional sports event featuring nine states under the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Participating states include Imo, Rivers, Cross River, Edo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Ondo, and Delta.
The festival, set to take place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, aims to promote sports development, unity, and healthy competition among the states of the Niger Delta region.
With the newly inaugurated liaison committee in place, Imo State is gearing up for a strong and competitive showing at the festival, reinforcing its commitment to sports excellence and youth development.
