Our Reporter
The Delta State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria yesterday inaugurated the Central Organising Committee for its maiden Delta State Local Governments Sports Festival.
Chairman of Delta ALGON, Constantine Ikpokpo, revealed that the programme, first of kind in the country, was an effort by the local governments to contribute their quota towards the development and promotion of grassroots sports.
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The committee which is chaired by Prince Kelly Penawou, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Local Government Affairs, is composed of two Local Government chairmen from each zone of the state, a selection of notable Delta State sports personalities and veteran and seasoned sportsmen and administrators, including Yusuf Ali and Seigha Porbeni.
Prince Penawou commended the Delta State Governor, Dr. IFeanyi Okowa, for endorsing the festival and agreeing to be its Chief Ambassador.
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