The Rivers State Government says it is ready to host more than 10,000 athletes from across the federation as part of its contribution to national integration and sports development.
Secretary to the State Government and Co-Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the 43rd Public Service Games, Tammy Danagogo made this known in Port Harcourt at a press conference on Friday.
According to Danagogo, Governor Sim Fubara approved that the games be held in Rivers State and that all necessary facilities needed to ensure a seamless and memorable event from November 27th-December 5th, 2024 were undergoing finishing touches.
“We are ready to get every necessary facility ready to ensure we organise and host a seamless and superlative games in Rivers State.
“The game, christened ‘Simplified Rivers 2024’, will hold from Wednesday, 27th November to Thursday 5th December, 2024. It is expected that athletes and officials will start arriving from 25th and 26th November, and the Games will start on Wednesday, 27th,” he said
He disclosed that the Adokiye Amiesimaka Sports Complex, Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Sharks Stadium, and Alfred Diette Spiff Civic Centre as well as Port Harcourt Club will be venues for the various games.
