Malik promises impactful, result-oriented programmes at inauguration of Delta Athletics Association Board
Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, the new Chairman of the board of Delta State Athletics Association, says he and his team will hit the ground running following the inauguration of the board Wednesday by the Delta Sports Commission.
Ikpokpo, fondly called Malik, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledged to run a performance-driven board focused on results.
‘Our commitment is clear,’ Ikpokpo said. ‘We will continue to roll out impactful, result-oriented programmes that will develop our athletes and showcase the best of Delta talent on national and international platforms.’
He assured stakeholders of transparent leadership and active collaboration with coaches, athletes, and relevant bodies to uplift athletics in the state.
At the inauguration of the board, held at the Sports Commission headquarters in Asaba, and presided over by the Acting Director General of the Commission, Emuobo Egalase who represented Honourable Onoriode Oborevwori, Malik and his team was charged to sustain and build upon the state’s long-standing reputation as a powerhouse in Nigerian athletics.
Delivering the chairman’s message, the Acting DG emphasized the importance of continuity and innovation in sports administration. He urged the new board to intensify efforts in talent discovery, athlete welfare, and competitive excellence, which have kept Delta State at the top in national athletics tournaments over the years.
‘You are coming on board at a critical time,’ she stated. ‘Delta State’s dominance in athletics must not only be maintained but elevated.
The task before you is to build on the solid foundation already laid and ensure our athletes remain the best in the country.’
Delta State remains Nigeria’s leading force in track and field, and the new board is expected to consolidate this legacy with renewed vigor and strategic planning.
