Sequel to Thursday’s opening ceremony of the 8th National Youth Games, Delta State Government has said it is fully ready for a hitch-free hosting of the event in Asaba.
The assurance was given by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, after an inspection visit of various facilities for the competition.
He assured that while the facilities, including competition venues, accommodation facilities and arrangement for transportation are satisfactory, the state has also placed high premium and put adequate measures in place for the security and safety of participants.
The facilities visited include the main bowl, the three indoor sports halls, the swimming pool and the VVIP and VIP lounges at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium, the Cenotaph, part of which has been turned to a sports centre with two volleyball and two handball courts, the ultra modern hockey pitch and its adjoining sports hostel, and the the hostel facilities at the Dennis Osadebey University which is expected to accommodate about 70 percent of the athletes.
While at the Dennis Osadebey University hostels, Dr Emu inspected the beddings, toilet facilities, electricity and water supply systems, and also took time to taste the food being provided for the athletes.
Flowing from his observations, he said he was satisfied with the preparedness of the state.
On Security, he said even while Delta is safe, the government is taking extra measures to ensure greater safety of participants.
He assured that athletes, officials and spectators at the games would have a wonderful time.
