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 Rivers State 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.
Veteran sports journalist; Sammy Wejinya was appointed as Media head/Director of Communications of the LOC.
Speaking after the inauguration, Chairman of the LOC, Barr. Chris Green charged other members of the committee to bring their wealth of experience to bear in ensuring that ‘Team Rivers’, the Rivers State contingent to the games 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 different sports held at the Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City and other locations
Rivers LOC Members for 2026 NDDC Games (Edo 2026)
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)