By our reporter
Four-time Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Chris Green leads a seven-member Local Organizing Committee (LOC) set up to oversee the affairs of the state’s contingent to the 2026 Niger Delta Games (Edo 2026).
The other members of the committee are Professor Ken Anugweje, Emma Ndah, Awele Salubi, Obia Inyengiyikabo, and Emmanuel Jaja, who will serve as the secretary of the LOC.
Media expert Sammy Wejinya was appointed as the LOC’s Media Head/Director of Communications.
Speaking after the inauguration, Chairman of the LOC, Green, asked other members of the committee to bring their wealth of experience to bear in ensuring that Team Rivers win laurels and conduct themselves creditably in Edo State.
“Only the best in their respective fields have been selected to serve in the LOC, and I want to use this avenue to charge all the appointed members to bring their wealth of experience to bear as we open yet another vista in the chapter of Sports in Rivers State,” he said.
The 2026 Niger Delta Games (Edo 2026), sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), will take place in Benin City, Edo State, from February 20th to 27th, 2026.
The games will feature 17 sports, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City and other locations.
Rivers LOC Members
Barr. Chris Green (Chairman)
Prof. Ken Anugweje (Member)
Comrade Emma Ndah (Member)
Obia Iyengiyikabo (Member)
Awele Salubi (Member)
Emmanuel Jaja (Secretary)
Sammy Wejinya (Media head/Director of Communications)
Photo: Rivers State handball players
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