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Sports: Governor Okowa Showers Encomiums on Sunday Dare
…Says Sports Minister has Brought High Level Commitment to Sports Development in Nigeria
The Governor of Delta State and chief host of the 21st National Sports Festival, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has showered encomiums on the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare for his commitment to sports development in Nigeria.
Speaking in Asaba, Delta State at the unveil ceremony of the mascot and logo of the National Sports Festival(Delta 2022) on Wednesday, Governor Okowa also congratulated him for the giant strides made for the country.
His words: “I must truly thank the Honourable Minister for the way he is taking sports development in this nation. He has brought a high level of commitment to sports development in Nigeria yet he remains so humble in his approach.
“I believe that is the reason why some of us are very much encouraged to work with him to see what best can be done for Nigeria. We notice the work he is doing and are proud of him in this respect.”
Governor Okowa also revealed that the Sports Minister is one of the major reasons Delta State never hesitates to support Nigerian athletes and sports generally anytime the Ministry comes calling.
In his address much earlier, the Sports Minister Sunday Dare thanked Governor Okowa for always being there for Nigerian sportsmen and women, praising him for his commitment to sports development in an era where most of his colleagues still regard sports as mere recreation or ‘play, play’.
“You stand head and shoulders high among your peers when it comes to your courage and commitment in this area. And we know for sure that you will bring all these to bear in the execution of the 21st National Sports Festival in November 2022,” Dare said.
Over Sixteen thousand(16,000) athletes from across the country will converge on Delta State to compete for medals in forty(40) sports from November 2 – 15, 2022.
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BFN COO Blessing Chisalam named as LOC member of 2026 Sports Festival in Enugu State
Fast Rising Sports Administrator Blessing Chisalam Ekwe has been named as a member of the Local Organising Committee, LOC , for the 23rd National Sports Festival to be hosted by Enugu state in 2026.
Blessing who is currently the Chief Operating Officer, COO, of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria , BFN, was named alongside other seasoned Sports administrators, as members of the LOC which will be Chaired by the Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jr.
This latest appointment has further buttressed her profile as one of Nigeria’s fast growing female Sports administrators.
Blessing is a passionate sports enthusiast who specialised in majorly all ball games during her playing days and now an accomplished sports scientist, holding a Master’s degree in Sports Management.
She is also a licenced and certified football agent by World Football Governing body, FIFA.
She is expected to bring her wealth of experience and expertise to bear as Enugu state aims to stage a World class event when the state hosts the 23rd edition of the National Sports festival in 2026.
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