Sports has been identified as a Public relations and diplomatic tool that can be used to advance the interest of a people.
Anambra State Commissioner For Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C Don Adinuba, who expressed the view at the Opening Ceremony of the twelfth Biennial Nigeria Police Games, Anambra 2020, at the Dr Alex Ekwuene Square in Awka, said sports has been instrumental in maintaining the unity of the country.
Mr. Adinuba, who commended private individuals in the State for partnering with the State government for the success of the event, said Governor Obiano has made sports a cornerstone of his development policies, even as he noted that a good number of Ndi-Anambra have made marks in national and international sports events.
A Former Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and Member representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the Eight Assembly, Chief Sir Victor Umeh, who described the hosting of the event as another remarkable achievement of the Obiano administration, said the event bears testimony that Anambra State is truly the safest State in the country.
Commissioner of Police Mr. Garba Umar who was a Commissioner of Police in the State, while applauding security arrangements that necessitated the choice of Anambra as a host State for the games, said the event has provided great opportunity for the development of sports activities in the country, especially Anambra State.
Calisthenics, Ijele masquerade dance and other cultural displays were used to entertain spectators.
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