The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has assured that the upcoming Niger Delta Sport Festival (NDSF) will be an extraordinary sporting event.

A representative of the commission at the Ondo State Office, Sehindemi Omoyoloye, made this promise while addressing journalists after a sensitisation meeting organized by the Ondo State Liaison Committee of the NDSF at the Ondo State Sports Council in Akure.

Omoyoloye emphasized the commission’s commitment to ensuring the success of the festival, noting that the NDDC is dedicated to delivering top-notch events in line with the vision of the MD/CEO, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, who believes that “whatever is worth doing is worth doing well.”

The meeting, attended by coaches, zonal directors, representatives of tertiary institutions, and officials from the Ministry of Education, focused on preparing for the competition, which will take place from April 3 to 9 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The NDDC representative urged officials to ensure a thorough selection process to guarantee Ondo State’s strong representation at the festival.

“NDDC stands out for serious business, and in line with the vision of our MD/CEO, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, whatever is worth doing is worth doing well,” Omoyoloye stated.

Also speaking at the event, Kayode Akinwumi, Director of Research and Planning in the Ondo State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, explained that the competition is open to non-professional athletes aged 16 to 25 from the nine Niger Delta states.

He emphasised that the event aims to discover new talents, urging coaches to identify and nurture raw potential for the benefit of both the state and the nation.

The maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival is scheduled to take place from April 3 to 9 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.