Edo Welcomes Contingent To South South Zonal Elimination For National Sports Fiesta
By Osehobo Ofure, Benin City
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has welcomed the contingents from Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states to the South-South Zonal Elimination Games of the National Sports Festival beginning weekend.
The National Sports Festival is scheduled to take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in May and Edo is hosting the South South zonal elimination series from February 23 to 28, 2025, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
A press statement by Mr Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Media Officer to the Executive chairman, Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele said the states participating in the Eight ball games will feature in the competition.
These games are football, handball, hockey, basketball, volleyball, beach ball, cricket, and abula. The event is expected to showcase the best talents from the region, with teams competing for spots at the National Sports Festival.
Under the leadership of Governor Okpehbholo, Enabulele said Edo State is not only prepared to host the eliminations but is also determined to excel in all competitions, being a dominant force in national sports.
Hon. Enabulele emphasized the state’s commitment to delivering a world-class event, stating that, “As we prepare to welcome teams from across the region, we are committed to making this the best South-South elimination ever. Our facilities are ready, and our athletes are prepared to make Edo proud.”
He added that the event aligns with the vision of Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo’s administration establish Edo as a center for sporting excellence in Nigeria and enhance the state’s reputation as a premier destination for national and regional competitions.
