Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, has inspected sporting facilities at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre (DASAC) in preparation for the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival in April.
Bassey, who was conducted around by the Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Churchill Udoh, and the Rector, Professor Enoidem Usoroh, expressed satisfaction with the facilities, including the football field, tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, medical centre, hostels, indoor sports hall, and auditorium.
The Commissioner assured that the government will ensure a successful hosting of the competition, which is expected to attract over 3,000 athletes from the nine Niger Delta States. He also thanked Governor Umo Eno for approving the hosting of the festival, which will showcase the state's investment in sports infrastructure.
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, has inspected the West Itam Sports Centre, which is undergoing rehabilitation ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival.
The Commissioner, who was conducted around by the facility manager, Victor Owokere, expressed concern about the level of vandalism at the centre and announced plans to establish a Stadium Management Committee to protect and maintain government-owned sports facilities.
Bassey commended the rehabilitation work at the Itam Sports Centre and assured that it will be properly managed after the festival, which will be held from April 1-9.
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