Itiako Ikpokpo
Itiako Ikpokpo is a prominent consultant for the Niger Delta Games, an initiative aimed at reviving sports in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. He has emphasized the importance of the event, which features 3,000 athletes competing in 17 sports, as a means to discover and nurture athletic talent from the region, which has historically produced many of Nigeria's top athletes. Under his guidance, the Games are structured to include only athletes aged 16 to 25 of Niger Delta heritage, with strict measures to ensure fair competition. Ikpokpo's vision is to elevate regional sports and provide a platform for athletes to compete both nationally and internationally.
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Itiako Ikpokpo is the project consultant and co-chairman of the Niger Delta Sports Festival who expressed his willingness to work with the Athletic Federation of Nigeria.
I’m ready to serve AFN, says Ikpokpo
Nigeria· 2025-06-07
Lead Consultant of the event, Itiako Ikpokpo, emphasised that the actual success begins when the talents identified were groomed to become stars.
NDSF sparks hope for future Niger Delta starsNigeria· 2025-04-11
Itiako Ikpokpo is the Games consultant who highlighted the essence of breeding a new generation of sporting talents.
NDDC using sports festival to unite oil-rich Niger DeltaNigeria· 2025-03-28
Itiako Ikpokpo is the Games consultant who stated that the event is meant to produce athletes who will become global stars.
NDDC plans sports revival in regionNigeria· 2025-02-16