The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is set to host the Niger Delta Sports Festival 2026, themed “Beyond Oil: Harnessing Talents,” bringing together 3,000 athletes and coaches from across the region.
The Chairman of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, Hon. Alabo Boma Iyaye, disclosed this during a press briefing held on Tuesday.
According to him, the championship will gather over 3,000 athletes and coaches in a grand celebration of sporting excellence, youth empowerment, and regional unity.
Activities will begin with the Opening Ceremony on the 20th, while the Closing Ceremony will take place on the 26th. Participants are scheduled to depart on the 27th.
He added that the state of readiness stands at 95 percent, with facilities, logistics, and game preparations fully on course to deliver a successful and memorable event.
