The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq has confirmed that the Federation of Public Service Games( FEPSGA) is the life wire of the Public Service in Nigeria.
The Governor who delivered a keynote address and there after declared the games officially open at the Ilorin Stadium today also said that this is the first time Kwara state is hosting since this annual games began in 1980.
He says the games brings together workers from various Ministries, Extra- Ministerial Depts and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federation of Public Service to partake in series of games which offers a platform to strengthen unity, promote team spirit and excellent physical and mental health among Public Servants in Nigeria.
Speaking further, the Governor said the games also serves as an avenue to appraise officers contributions to Nation building, thereby planning for a sustainable future.
The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi -Esan, who is the Grand Patron of FEPSGA, represented by Mrs Titilayo Agbeyo, Director, Occupational Health Safety Environment, in the office of the Head of Service, appreciated the Gov and all dignitaries who were present, while assuring staff of government’s commitment to ensure that this annual games is held.
The Perm.Sec, Interior. Dr. Shuaib Belgore who is also the Captain of the games performed the investiture on His Excellency, the Executive Gov. of Kwara State as Patron of FEPSGA.
The National President of FEPSGA, Comr. Aloku Amaebi earlier in his speech eulogies the people and Government of Kwara state who had hosted the National Youth Games of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for five consecutive years, Amaebi said, Kwara was truly a peaceful and hospitable state who also meets the needs of the State Civil Servants, this singles the Governor out as one performing Chief Executive with whom the state Civil Servants are highly impressed with.
The colourful match past by the over ten thousand (10,000) participants from a good number of MDAs had the Ministry of Works and Housing taking the first position and winning the Gold Medal and a trophy, followed by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment occupying the second position with a Silver Medal and a trophy and the third position went to Team Ministry of Interior winning the Bronze Medal and a trophy.