By ABIRHIRE THOMAS
Participation in sports is essential for fitness, health and unity, says the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku.
Dr. Ogbuku spoke at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State venue of a football tournament entitled, “MD/CEO Cup” organised by the NDDC’s Youths and Sports Directorate, which he kicked off to foster unity among employees.
He urged participants to be sportsman-like and establish rapport among themselves during the tournament, adding that, “this will enable you to contribute better to the NDDC’s ongoing drive of making a difference in the Niger Delta.”
The NDDC Director of Youth and Sports, Mr. Offiong Ephraim, in his own remarks, said the tournament, held between February 6 and 10, aimed to encourage teamwork, friendship and sportsmanship.
Participants in the tournament were men and women from various offices within the headquarters of the NDDC in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital and from across the Commission’s nine mandate states.
It is a round-robin tournament; in each group, the top two teams advance to the semi-finals, while the remaining two compete for consolation.
