The Niger Delta Games, the benchmark for how events should be organised — Olumide Oyedeji OLY

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye 

 

The 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games, may have ended but for the President of the Nigeria Olympian Association, Olumide Oyedeji OLY, it serves as the benchmark for organisers of sporting events across the state on how events should be held and organised.

He made this statement in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, adding that the organisation of the Niger Delta Games was near flawless.

From the arrival of the contingents, to the screening of athletes, to the organisation of the various events, the FIBA Ambassador, described the event as the perfect description of what a sporting event should be like.

Mr. Olumide Oyedeji, the CEO of Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation, stated that the Niger Delta Games reflects what he has been doing for basketball in Nigeria and on the Continent, adding that it's a sight to behold seeing others following in his footsteps.

The NBA Ambassador explained that what his is doing right now is only the fringes of what he's going to do once he wins the forthcoming NBBF Presidential elections, following the expiration of the current board on January 31st.

He reserved some praises for the Screening Committee of the Games led by Sir Braveman Wodi and Mrs. Sabina Chikere, stating that the job accomplished at the Games was extraordinary and deserved some praise.

Oyedeji, the President of West Africa champions, Gidi Giants, also had some appreciative words for the hosts, the Edo State Government for their exceptional display of hospitality and kindness to visiting delegates. 

The Afrobasket champion called on athletes who competed at the games to use the event as a springboard for their sporting career, adding that only by consistent efforts and determination can they become, national champions, continental champions and international champions.

He urged other states of the federation to join hands just like the Niger Delta to create their regional Games. 

He further added that this will create the opportunities for future champions waiting to be unearthed, to be seen and harassed to make the state and National proud on any level they find themselves.