Eko 2012: Benue Tasks LOC On Security

The Director of Sports of the Benue State Sports Council, David Orngu, has tasked the organisers of the forthcoming 18th National Sports Festival (NSF) to ensure adequate security for contingents.

Orngu in an interview with newsmen at the weekend said that the call became necessary, because of the prevailing security challenges in the country.

He stressed that security must be given utmost priority during the NSF to enable athletes to perform without fear or hindrance.

“Security is very important and I urge the Local Organising Committee (LOC) to ensure adequate security for contingents coming for the festival,’’ he said.

Orngu said that the state’s contingent was working very hard towards a creditable outing at the festival.

Orngu vowed that the state would surpass its 10th position placing at the 2011 edition of the NSF which took place in Port Harcourt.

“The state athletes I believe will spring surprises in Lagos because the state government has provided the right kind of training, equipment, and welfare package,’’ he said.

Orngu said that Team Benue would arrive Lagos on November 26 but he refused to divulge numerical state of the contingent.

Team Benue won 16 gold, 15 silver and 25 bronze medals at the Garden City Games in Port Harcourt.