Sports
NDDC Prioritises Youth Empowerment, Sustainable Development
Joel Aajyi
Efforts by the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, the NDDC Dr. Samuel Ogbuku in Youths and human Capital development is beginning to yield more benefits to residents and people of the Oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
In the past few months, the NDDC has sponsored more youths and human capital development across the region, staged in the different states that makes up the NDDC catchment areas.
The Management of the Niger Delta development Commission says it will continue to support the ideals of her Founding Fathers in ensuring sustainable development of the region.
Speaking during the Just concluded All secondary school old School tournament held at the Sharks stadium in pH, the Managing Director of the NDDC Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku who commended the participating schools for their show of Sportsman said there was no victor and no vanquish.
Represented by the Director of Sports, youths , Culture and women affairs, Bar. Olaniyi Salami, Dr. Ogbuku thanked the participating teams,and commended them for their understanding the essence of the commission the initiative, which he said is aimed at developing capacity and potentials of the Nigerian delta women and youths.
The NDDC Boss further thanked guests for their colourful turnout , the crowd support and emphasised that this year’s edition of the competition new W.W .White old school tournament was indeed splendid, stressing that the main essence of the competition has been archived.
Highlights of this year’s one day football /sports fiesta which includes include , football games, Tug of War, relay races, four by one hundred meters relay race , sack races amongst which the ladies participated.
Remember, the Niger Delta states are presently preparing her different athletes and contingents for the next edition of the Niger Delta Sports Fiesta, being sponsored by the NDDC this time in Delta State.
The last edition took place in Akwa Ibom with Bayelsa State carthing home the converted trophy.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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