NDDC Promises Two Stadiums In ABOLGA

The Niger Delta
Development Commission NDDC, has promised to build two standard stadiums in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Executive Director of Finance and Administration, NDDC, Dr Henry Ogiri, who stated this last Wednesday, during the opening ceremony of Dr Henry Ogiri Unity and Peace Cup said one of the stadiumS would be located at Emelego, Odual WHILE the other would be at Abual Central, the headquarter of the local government area.
He said the stadium would have pavilion so that spectators can stay and watch matches even when it rains assuring to work closely with people to ensure that it is done.
He commended the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for a work well-done, adding that the aim of the competition was to ensure peace and unity among the community.
Dr Ogiri, who was a former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly urged the youths to shun violence, as he advised the losers not to fight. According to him, “this is necessary because in every competition there must be a looser and a winner. The only way we can ensure we win is to work and train hard.
“If you want peace, you should always think in that direction. Football or soccer always brings Nigeria together”, he said.
He recalled that Abual Odual local government area in the past experienced violence, and this competition is a way to bring the youth together and also engage them meaningfully.
NDDC Boss however, described the competition as another opportunity to empower people because there are prizes to be won at the end of the tournament.
“This competition has prizes to win. I have asked friends to encourage me to ensure that good prizes are given to the winners, players, referees, best behave team, best players and the Golden boat”, he said.
The opening match between the White Eagles and Youngstars ended in a barren draw.