‘Let’s Go Rivers’: NDDC Commended as Rivers State Athletes Eye Glory at Niger Delta Games

Athletes from Rivers State are brimming with excitement as they prepare for the second edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG), scheduled to take place in Benin, Edo State from February 20 to 27.

With participants set to compete in athletics, basketball, table tennis, handball and other sports, many have taken to social media to share their enthusiasm and expectations for the tournament.

Rivers State basketball players, who clinched gold at the inaugural NDG in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, are determined to defend their title.

Training at the Basketball Court on Niger/Bende Streets in Port Harcourt, the team has intensified preparations.

Dalhati Wealth, one of the players, expressed confidence in their chances, noting that the squad has been working hard both mentally and physically, while adopting new techniques and tactics to stay ahead.

He emphasized the importance of early preparation and praised the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for creating a platform that empowers youths and nurtures talent across the region.

Wealth highlighted that the competition not only adds to the sporting calendar but also provides opportunities for athletes to be scouted locally and internationally.

His sentiments were echoed by handball player Kelvin Harrison, who appeared in a viral promotional video promising to win gold for Rivers State. Harrison’s message, brimming with youthful energy, rallied support from fans as he looked forward to joining over 3,000 athletes at the Games.

Adding a touch of drama, basketballer Ebenezer Obas led his teammates in a spirited chant during training, declaring their determination to retain the gold medal.

The video, which quickly gained traction online, showcased the team’s unity and psychological edge as they dared their opponents with the rallying cry, ‘Let’s go Rivers.’

Another athlete, Hector Tobogu, also commended the NDDC for the initiative, stressing that the Games have helped uncover hidden talents and inspired many youths to embrace sports. He noted that competitions like the NDG are vital for athletes to measure their progress and showcase their abilities.