The 12th Bienial Police Games begins today , saturday and Anambra State is wearing a new look ahead of the event that is scheduled to last for 10 days with Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo as the special guest at the opening ceremony.
Our correspondent who moved round the state reports that one of the seven centres to be used for the event, Alex Ekwueme Square, was all prepped up with the official colours of Anambra State and the Nigeria Police force for the opening ceremony.
According to Force spokesperson, DCP Frank Mba, the event will host over 5,000 sportsmen and women from across the country, including from various police zones.
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Mba said, “This event is a big deal for us. The VP has communicated his intention to be in Anambra for the Force games, and we hope that he will be in the state to flag it off.”
Apart from the Ekwueme Square, other sport complex to be used includes Awka, NYSC Orientation Camp, Umuawulu, Golden Tulip Hotel, Agulu and Rojenny Sports Centre, Oba, and other places.
The Force spokesperson further said Anambra State was chosen for the games because of the security and safety that exist in the state, praising the state governor, Willie Obiano for his good works on security.
Already, it is expected that the state will make lots of economic gains during the duration of the event.
The Secretary to the state government, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu said, “The over 5,000 sportsmen will be coming into the state with their money. They will sleep in our hotels, eat our food, drink beer here and money will exchange hands. You can imagine the effect this will have on our economy?”
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