By Stella Odueme
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has admonished participants at the 42nd edition of the Federal Public Service Games (FEPSGA), to take advantage of the sporting fiesta to develop collaborations and bonds among Ministries, extra-ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
She said that, “this year’s games is quite significant, as we are trying to develop collaboration among MDAs at the work place, it is important to develop bonds amongst Civil Servants that work in the offices. Bonds that will be created here, will go along way to make work much easier in the workplace.”
She spoke at the opening ceremony hosted by Niger State Government which featured over 10,000 contingents drawn from 120 affiliated MDAs’ clubs across the country.
According to the Director, Communications, M. A. Ahmed, the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing came 1st in the match past, Raw Materials Research and Development Council came 2nd, while the Ministry of Interior clinched the 3rd position.
Yemi-Esan also called on participants to exhibit discipline, which the Civil Service is known for, while encouraging them to take advantage of the various opportunities sports bring to the table by showcasing their hidden talents, as well as build strong relationships among participating teams for overall national development.
She commended the Government of Niger State for the state-of-the-art Sports Complex provided for the event.
The Governor of the state, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, while declaring open the sporting event at the Bahago Sports Complex, Minna, thanked the HoSF for the opportunity to host the fiesta
He also commended the leadership of FEPSGA and all participating MDAs for their determination to improve their health and well-being.
The former Minister of Youths and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, in his goodwill message thanked the Niger State Government for its commitment to sports development.
The Director, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE-OHCSF), Dr. Comfort Adeosun, in her remarks said that participation in sporting events like FEPSGA builds mental alertness, improves physical fitness, as well as promotes healthy living.
The National President of FEPSGA, Mr. Aloku Amaebi, in his welcome address disclosed that FEPSGA stated that the annual event promotes commerce, hospitality, industry, and tourism.
