The Nigeria Police Force and the Oyo State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to stage a world-class 14th biennial Police Games.
The event with the theme ‘Competing for peace, unity, stability and development of the country is slated to hold from Saturday, 24th February to next week Saturday, 2nd March 2024 in Ibadan the capital city of Oyo State.
Speaking at the press briefing held in Ibadan, the Force PPRO, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi stated that the 14th biennial games will produce new talents for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the country at large.
He further revealed that the sporting event will promote peace, and stability in the country and reduce crime activities in the country.
According to the PPRO, “We are tired of hearing old names of athletes, many of them have retired and we want to use the games to recruit new talents that will represent Nigeria and West Africa in sporting activities.
“We are expecting over 4000 athletes from the 17 zonal commands across the country. Our Presence in Oyo State will improve security and economic status of the State”.
ACP Adejobi maintained that the NPF is fully committed to taking the lead in sporting development while revealing that the game will strengthen the unity of the country.
He, however, commended the Oyo state government for accepting to host the 14th Police Games stating that the state government has set the pace for others
to follow.
Speaking further, the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sport, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, further re-affirmed the commitment of the state government to hold the sporting festival, adding that the presence of police contingency and sport-loving fans will improve the security and economic growth of the state.
The CPS to the Oyo State Governor, Pastor Olanrewaju Sulaimon stated that the hosting of the sporting event is a blessing to the state.
He said, “Oyo state is fully ready and prepared to make the 8th-day event a success. We are hopeful that the event will produce future Olympic winners for Nigeria. It will be an exciting event and create a new dawn in athletics in Nigeria”.
