The Niger Delta Games Liaison Committee has met with key stakeholders to fine-tune preparations for the forthcoming Niger Delta Games, aimed at fostering youth development, sports excellence and regional integration.
The meeting, held on Tuesday at the Ondo State Sports Complex,Akure, brought together representatives of state sports council and others.
Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the Liaison Committee, Henry Omoyofunmi, said the engagement was designed to harmonise plans on how the state would do well.
Omoyofunmi, who also doubles as the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, noted that the Games would serve as a platform to discover and nurture young talents, promote unity and strengthen grassroots sports development in the region.
Stakeholders at the meeting expressed their commitment to the success of the Games, pledging cooperation in areas of mobilisation,
The Niger Delta Games is expected to feature athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, competing in various sporting events.