L-R: NDDC MD, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, House of Reps Committee Chairperson on NDDC, Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, Gov Hope Uzodinma, Chairman, Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, Festival Ambassadors and Bros, the NDSF Mascot
By Jacob Ajom
Organisers of the Niger Delta Sports Festival took another giant step at the weekend when they unveiled the games’ Anbassadors and the mascot, Bros in Owerri, Imo State where they were receieved by Governor Hope Uzodinma.
The event which took place at the auditorium of the Landmark Event Centre in the posh New Owerri development area was graced by members of the Imo State Executive Council, Senators and some members of the House of Representatives.
Before the digital presentation of the animated Mascot, Itiako Ikpokpo, the Lead Consultant at Dunamis Icon and Co-Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, told the audience the story of Bros.
“The name, Bros, is a short form for “Brother” which is commonly used in the Niger Delta, depicting the oneness, friendship and camaraderie that they share.
The presence of the Festival Ambassadors led by two former Afrian Footballers of the Year, Victor Ikpeba and Emmanuel Amunike added colour and excitement as guests eagerly sought to pose for pictures and videos with them.
Other Ambassadors who were unveiled alongside the duo were World women Wrestling champion, Blessing Oborodudu, former Africa sprints champion, Seun Ogunkoya, Tamunosiki Atorudibo, Olympic medalist, Patience Igbiti and former Falcons captain, Efionwan Ekpo.
“I appreciate your decision to host this important event in Imo State even as I look forward to continued collaboration for the benefit of our people”, Governor Uzodinma stated.
Earlier in his welcome address at the event which was also a celebration of the NDDC 25th years of operation, Ogbuku said, “the festival aims to promote regional integration and discover new sporting talents in the Niger Delta region”.
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