Sports
LOC Names PH Games’ Consultant
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming 17th National Sports Festival tagged, “Garden City Games 2010”, has elected Mace Events Management Limited as the major marketing consultant for the games.
Commissioner for Sports in Rivers State, Hon. Boma Iyaye revealed this at the maiden press briefing to flat off fund raising campaign and formal presentation of the marketing consultants, at the LOC headquarters over the weekend in Port Harcourt.
According to him Mace, was carefully selected after a thorough screening of different marketing consultants that indicated interest to raise funds, saying that the organisiation is a reliable one with an enviable tract records of event deliveries.
“As the press briefing is going on the LOC and MACE Events Management Limited have reached an agreement on how to raise funds and organize a befitting sports festival and to ensure that is the best in the history of the games”, he said.
“We would ensure that we task the organisation to function optimally and to deliver a schedule as the LOC would create an enabling environment for them to operate successfully”.
Hon Iyaye used the forum to appeal to journalists in the state to co-oporate with the LOC for effective publicity of the game.
Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mace, Mr. Bob-Manuel Benibo assured the LOC that his organisation would deliver its obligations on schedule.
“Our desire is to partner responsibly in the organization of the Garden City Games, which by God’s grace would become the best ever organised (NSF) in the history of the games in Nigeria”, he said.
According to Benibo the management of the organisation has mobilised all its networks and would from next week embark on the campaign.
He appreciates the LOC and the state government for selecting the company in midst of many, also the confidence reposed on them.
Tonye Orabere
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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