Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday declared open the 2024 Public Service Games which is featuring over 10,000 athletes and officials drawn from the sports teams of Federal Ministries Departments and Agencies across the country.
The elaborate opening ceremony was held at the Sharks stadium, Alfred Diette Spiff Sports Complex, Moscow road, Port Harcourt.
Gov. Fubara, who was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, assured the participants of the State’s commitment to providing a secure and conducive environment for the success of the games.
He said: “It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the 43rd edition of the Public Service Games codenamed Simplified Rivers Games 2024 here in Port Harcourt.
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“As you compete in the various events, I urge you to remember that the true spirit of FEPSGA goes beyond winning medals. It is about building bridges of friendship, fostering a sense of community and celebrating our diversity.
“So I encourage you to give your very best to support one another and to embody the values of fairplay, sportsmanship and excellence.”
In his address, the President of the Federation of Public Service Games, Mr Amaebi Aloku, expressed profound gratitude to Governor Fubara and the people of Rivers State for their generosity and enthusiasm in hosting the event.
Also speaking, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, hailed the Rivers State government for hosting the event, thanking the state governor for the warm hospitality.
Walson-Jack, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, urged all participants to exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship as the competition unfolds.
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