UNVEILING OF THE 21ST NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL DELTA 2022 LOGO & MASCOT

22nd July 2022- Host Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa led in attendance other top sporting personalities  including the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, NOC President,  Eng. Habul Gumel, Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Sherriff Oborevwori, former Delta State Commissioner  Chief Solomon Ogba as well as members of the state’s executive and other top government officials.

NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL– In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chief Patrick Ukah who also doubles as the Secretary to the State Government, noted that unveiling of both the mascot and logo of Delta 2022, shows the readiness of the state towards hosting a successful event in November.

Tagged ‘Uniting Nigeria, inspiring a new generation’, Ukah said Delta 2022 would go down in history as the best organised and economic viable with the array of sponsors that have already aligned with the event.

MINISTRY OF YOUTH & SPORTS- Sports Minister Dare  eulogized Governor Okowa for his total support for sport over the years, adding ‘Nigeria is finished should Delta State be taken out of her sporting equation.’

Hon Sunday Dare said Delta has done so well for Nigerian sport over the years and hopefully the state would be ready to host the next edition of what he called Nigeria’s  Mini- Olympics.

PREMIUM TRUST BANK- Speaking also, The Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Mr Emmanuel Emefienim reiterated the Bank’s commitment to growth, impacting lives and communities.

He also highlighted that as the official Banker of the National Sports Festival, Delta 2022, the bank aims to contribute to the development of sports in Nigeria and foster unity in our diversity as a nation.

“In partnership with the National Sports Festival, Premium Trust Bank is committed to providing the needed platform to help athletes grow and excel in their chosen fields consistent with our tag line – “Together for Growth.”

Mr Emmanuel, therefore, encouraged the youths to take advantage of the platform provided by this Sports Festival in their pursuit of excellence both within the country and on the international stage in sports.

DELTA STATE- Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, said the state is happy to bring home the sporting extravaganza it has dominated over the years.

” Of course, we want competitors but we are sure of winning even here at home. We are going to put in our best, and at the end, we would show that truly, ‘Delta no dey Carry Last.