By Kelvin Obambon
The Acting Governor of Cross River, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for coming up with the Niger Delta Sports Festival to engage the youths and groom talents in the region.
Odey made the commendation when the local organizing committee chaired by Hon Agnes Atsu presented the Sports Festival torch to him in his temporary office in Calabar on Monday. The presentation of the torch signals the departure of Team Cross River to Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, where they will participate in the sporting events billed for April.
Speaking while receiving the torch, the Acting Governor pledged the state government’s support to Cross River’s delegation. He urged them to see the Niger Delta Sports Festival as an opportunity to showcase their talents to the world.
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The brief ceremony was witnessed by the Commissioner representing Cross River in the Niger Delta Development Commission, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke.
Meanwhile, speaking briefly in an interview shortly after the torch presentation ceremony, the NDDC state representative applauded the Managing Director of the Commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku for being passionate about youths in the Niger Delta.
He listed the Sports Festival, Youth Internship Scheme and several other initiatives the MD and the current management of NDDC have come up with to effectively engage and empower young people in the region.
He also thanked the state government for always keying into and supporting laudable initiatives of NDDC for the overall benefits of Cross River youths.
