The ministry of sports and youth development on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Delta state governmen
Sunday Dare, the sports minister, while signing the MoU at the government house, Asaba said the right award was one of the enduring legacies of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.
On his part, Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta, said the government agreed to sign the MoU due to its belief in youth development from the grassroots. “Delta state has been a leading champion in almost all the sporting competitions. We need other states to challenge us and let them get prepared early enough to compete at least for second position because Delta will ever maintain its lead,” said Okowa while thanking the federal government for the right honour.A statement by the sports ministry revealed that the document had been perused and certified okay for signing by both parties.
“Signing the document is a critical step that would signpost the commencement of activities for the successful organisation of the first in the series of the Games in September 2023,” the statement reads.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NSIA, Climate Change Council sign MoU on emissions regulations in Nigeria | TheCableThe Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to ensure the development of a climate change framework and provide guidelines for regulating emissions in Nigeria.
Read more »
Court Terminates MOU Between AHS, PAHCOL Over NeglectThe Federal High Court, Abuja has terminated the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Aviation Services International Ltd (AHS) and its Nigerian partner;
Read more »
Police: How 14 corpses were recovered in Nasarawa communities after gunmen attack | TheCableFifteen persons have been reportedly killed by gunmen in Kwaja and Takalafia villages in Nasarawa state. Ramhan Nansel, police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the development in a statement on
Read more »
'It'll compensate north-central' -- CSOs ask Tinubu to appoint Simon Lalong as SGF | TheCableA group named Civil Rights Action for Democracy has called on Bola Tinubu, president-elect, to appoint Simon Lalong, governor of Plateau, as the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF) of the incoming administration
Read more »
'There's ability in disability' -- Oyebanji assures PLWDs in Ekiti of special attention | TheCableBiodun Oyebanji, governor of Ekiti, says his administration will give attention to people with special needs and students of special schools in the state.
Read more »
FG: 160 women claiming to be Nigerians in Sudan have no passports for evacuation | TheCableThe federal government says 160 women claiming to be Nigerians in war-torn Sudan have no passports to fly back to the country.
Read more »