Selection for upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival on Wednesday found its way to the premises of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State.
Volleyball, football and basketball players who trooped out in their hundreds were screened and the best subsequently chosen for the final trials coming up in Akure, the State capital.
The State Liaison Committee members were accompanied by respective coaches who participated in the process of selection.
A member of the committee, Akintunde Akinsemola said the state was looking for the best athletes irrespective of location.
Akinsemola said he was pleased by the level of turnout for the event which showed that the group was on the right track with the way it was going about the trials.
”What I see here makes me happy we have the youth population getting involved in sports and ensuring that we have the best in Akwa Ibom representing us.
”I believe that by the time we do our final trial, we will have the best team in Akwa Ibom,” she said.
In the same vein, selection of performers was also conducted in Okitipupa council area of the State.
Dr Henry Babatunde who led the team of officials commended the participants and assured them that the best would not be overlooked.
The next train of the trials will land in Akungba Akoko on Thursday.
The Niger Delta Sports Festival is slated in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State, Capital from the 1st through the 9th of April, 2025
