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Sports Dev: RSG Ready To Partner With Corporate Bodies
Rivers State Government, has said it would develop sports at all levels and eager to partner with corporate organisations to promote sporting activities in the state.
The commissioner for sports in the state, Hon. Fred Igwe said this in his opening address, at the British Council Festival of Olympics Dreams, held at the Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt, yesterday.
According to him, the sports ministry would like to partner with the British Council which has organized such a laudable programme in an effort to place sports at the service of humanity, free of all forms of discrimination and transgression of limits.
“The Rivers State governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi holds dear to his heart the development of sports, education and other spheres of government.”
“Rivers State government encourages the development of sports at all levels and co-operates with competent organizations and authorities such as the British Council in that regards”, Igwe said.
Hon. Igwe revealed that the ministry of sports is partnering with the Ministry of Education and Youth Development to ensure that its sports policy has maximum effect on all persons in the state.
“In the state, we have role models that combined sports and education, that have remained resourceful to their families, state and the society at large,” he said.
The state sports boss used the forum to advise students to be focused and determined in their education and sports, particularly the schools that are participating in the festival Olympic competition.
Speaking, the Centre Manager of British Council in the state, Ijeoma Aguba, said the major reason for the festival of Olympic dream, is to celebrate the Olympic values that would be held in London.
According to her, it is to help the young people to develop their various talents and promote peace in all the coutries.
“Our major reason in celebrating the Olympic values and helping young people to develop their talents,” Aguba said.
She continued that the 14 schools that are participating in the competition are schools that are identifying with the British Council, in terms of their examinations.
“I want to say that this competition is to promote friendship, sports, arts and culture,” she added.
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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