Sports
Edo State to Host the 2nd Edition of the Niger Delta Games
Cyril Ogar
Dunamis-Icon Limited and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have awarded the hosting rights of the 2nd Niger Delta Games to Edo State.
The State was on Tuesday, December 4th unveiled as the host state of the games which the NDDC has identified as a platform to provide youths in the region opportunities to express their talents in sports.
The announcement was made at a very impressive ceremony at the Ballroom of the Edo State Government House and attended by the Governor, Monday Okpebholo, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Stanley Ogbuku Edo State Deputy Governor, West Idahosa and the Executive Director, Finance, Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye and Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, the Chairman and managing director of Dunamis Icon amongst other top state functionaries and the NDDC top management.
In his remarks, Ogbuku explained the choice of Edo State to host the second edition of the games.
“Edo State was a deliberate choice to host the second edition of the games because it has good facilities that will just allow us to come here in 2026 and have fun”, Ogbuku stated and assured the Governor that in the cause of bringing the event to Benin, the NDDC will also rehabilitate some of the sports facilities in the state.
He recalled that a number of sports infrastructure in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State were rehabilitated for the 1st NDG in April 2025.
“We uplifted the Uyo Township Stadium and brought back their swimming pool to effective use. The tracks at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium was also rehabilitated as part of our interventions while the Gross Domestic Product of the state increased as a result of the influx of over 3000 athletes, 500 technical officials and huge number of visitors within the one week window.
Governor Okpebholo said that Edo State would not only provide an enabling environment and facilities for the games, but will also host to win.
Governor Okpebholo, while accepting the state’s selection to host the games, pledged that Edo State would deliver a sports festival better than the previous edition.
“You have chosen the right state,” the Governor said.
“We are not just the Heartbeat of the Nation for nothing. We have the strength, we have the athletes, and we have what it takes to win every sporting activity.”
“In Uyo at the last games, we went with our third eleven, this time, we will have our first eleven and win in every sport.
Ikpokpo, the Project Consultant, in his welcome address traced the beginning of the games concept to the cardinal purpose of building a New generation of very Young Athelets from the region to fill the gap of the old generation of Atheletss who made Niger Delta and Nigeria proud.
“We found a partner in the NDDC that believes in impacting the lives of the youths through sports…and the Niger Delta Games has provided the platform that serves to engage our youths”, Ikpokpo stated.
Bayelsa State emerged champions of the inaugural edition of the games which held from April 1to 8 in Uyo.
Sports
NHF President Nkom, Prof. Agbo Attend 50th FIH Congress in Doha
Cyril Ogar
President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar.
The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction and strategies for the future development of the sport.
Their participation provides Nigeria with an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, exchange ideas and explore initiatives that can strengthen the growth and administration of hockey in the country.
Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Nkom said, “Our participation in this historic congress is an opportunity to learn from global best practices, build strategic relationships and identify initiatives that can contribute to the sustainable development of hockey in Nigeria.”
Agbo also emphasised the importance of translating international engagements into practical progress at home, saying, “The ultimate goal is to ensure that the knowledge and opportunities gained from this congress contribute meaningfully to the development of hockey in Nigeria, particularly in strengthening our structures and creating more opportunities for growth.”
The 50th FIH Congress marks a significant milestone for the international governing body, providing a platform for discussions and decisions that will shape the future of hockey globally.
For Nigeria, the engagement underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the sport, strengthening its administration and creating a sustainable pathway for hockey development across the country.
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