After winning the gold medal in the 800 metres at the second Niger Delta Games in Benin City, the Edo State capital, with the time of 2.18 minutes, Akwa Ibom State athlete, Hephzibah Okon has dedicated feat to Governor Umo Eno and other sports admistrators in the state
‘I am really happy to win this gold for Team Akwa Ibom. The support from our state government, led by our amazing, sports-loving Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Hon. Commissioner and sports administrators has kept us motivated to give our best every day.
‘This is why I’m dedicating the gold medal to the governor, the sports commissioner and others involved with sports in the state’, she said.
The medalist has set her sights on representing Nigeria at senior-level competitions in the near future.
She has also earned an invitation to participate in the National Youth Festival alongside other international junior athletes discovered in 2025.
Okon pledged: ‘I will continue to do my best to put Akwa Ibom State ìn the world’s sporting map’.
Meanwhile, hosts Edo State leads on the medals table after events were completed on Day 2 on Sunday. Edo State won 15 gold and six silver medals, and is trailed by Delta State with nine gold and 11 silver medals. Bayelsa State is in third place with eight gold and two silver medals.
The games, which began on 20 February with a spectacular opening ceremony event, will end on the 26th. State contingents and games officials are to depart the next day.
The Niger Delta Games is organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited and sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission.
