Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has applauded the state’s athletes to the just-concluded maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival for their first-place finish.
Bayelsa topped the medals table, winning 42 gold, 29 silver, and 15 bronze medals, ahead of Delta and Edo States that came second and third, respectively.
Gov. Diri, who gave the commendation on Wednesday at the Government House, Yenagoa, said the feat achieved by the state’s team demonstrated teamwork, perseverance, and good management.
The governor stressed that the laurels won by the team have justified his administration’s decision to construct a stadium was not misplaced, as it would be useful in grooming more talents to bring honour to the state.
“I welcome Team Bayelsa, who were in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to participate in the maiden edition of the NDDC Sports Festival. We closely monitored it and at the end of the day, Bayelsa State emerged champions.
“Teamwork, individuals at their best, good management, and perseverance paid off. I hope and believe that this will be the turning point for Bayelsa.
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“On behalf of your government, I thank you all for your efforts in ensuring that Bayelsa was always at the top in sports development.
“You have given us the reason the new stadium must be completed. We believe that we have an abundance of talents and skills in every area of sports, and we need to bring up those talents by providing facilities.
“We have not misplaced priority in our thinking to start the FIFA-rated stadium project. We believe that you will continue to do more to bring more laurels to our state,” the governor said.
He stated that apart from sports, Bayelsa was also at the threshold of making history in infrastructure development and in other sectors.
Gov. Diri said his administration will be remembered for the big-ticket projects it had embarked upon.
