The Director General of the Bayelsa State Governor’s Cup, Mr. Ono Akpe has commended the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri and Access Bank for sponsoring the inaugural state sports festival.

Mr. Akpe in a statement hailed Governor Douye’s drive towards sports development in Bayelsa State.Akpe a sports enthusiast and promoter, stated that Access Banks sponsorship of the Unity Games has further demonstrated the governor’s commitment towards sports and the banks awareness of its social responsibility.

Ono while assessing the success of the Sports Festival explained that Governor Diri has used the instrumentality of his prosperity agenda and the stronger Bayelsa version to position the state on the true path of development.

The statement noted that the just concluded Bayelsa State Sports Festival is a pointer that there is peace and security in Bayelsa due to the regular engagement of Youths. “ from feelers the crime rate in the stare has reduced to a very low level, describing governor Diri as an “enabler of generational shift in sports growth and development.

He appreciated the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon, Daniel Igali and the sponsors Access Bank for their foresight in ensuring the progress of sports in Bayelsa.He called on other corporate organisations and well meaning individuals to be emulate this initiative.

According to him, “Governor Diri must be commended for his genuine love for sports and its development. He is indeed a square peg in a square hole when it comes to passion for sports and the all round development of the state.

“Under his administration, Bayelsa State has maintained commanding positions in practically all spheres of sports in the country. This clearly shows that the governor is a lover of sports.
“By giving the needed impetus for sports to thrive, he is at the same time creating opportunities for athletes to earn means of livelihood and contribute to the state’s economy.” he concluded.