On behalf of the good people and government of Anambra State, I welcome you all to the closing ceremony of “Anambra 2020,” the 12th Biennial Nigeria Police Games.
Ladies and gentlemen, when I reflect on what has happened since we gathered here only last Saturday, I begin to realize that so much can happen in just one week. I begin to realize that we can write a sparkling new chapter of history in one week and that we can also write a whole new book of greatness in one week.
Fellow citizens, it is a thing of pride to me that an event of this magnitude took place here for one long week without a single unpleasant incident. I have received reports from all the venues of this competition and I am happy to say that we recorded a huge success.
I have always said that nothing else unites a people like sports. Nothing renews national unity and heals the cracks between people like sports. I have no doubt that many of the participants in these games may never have visited this state if not for Anambra 2020.
Ndi Anambra, we have changed our story from glory to glory. We have reclaimed our pride of place among Nigeria’s forward-looking states. And we have opened our arms wide to the world.
So many people who are impressed with the array of standard facilities that we built for these games have wondered what would become of them after the games. Let me assure Ndi Anambra that we shall put all the facilities to the best use. They shall serve as breeding grounds for talents and skilled sports men and women who will bring honour to us.
Now, I must address the officers and men who took active part in the just concluded games. I am aware that while the completion was a contest between different zones, there is only one Nigerian Police. So, there are no losers in the just concluded games. Everybody is a winner! I’d like to say a big “congratulations” to all contestants. Thank you for blessing us with your skills and talents!
In conclusion, I must thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari for making it possible for the 12th edition of the Nigeria Police Games to hold in Anambra State. Mr. President, we are grateful for your kind attention to Anambra State.
To Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and his Team, I sincerely express my personal gratitude and the gratitude of Ndi Anambra for choosing our beloved state as host of the 2020 Biennial Games. These Games have re-enforced our self-belief and enriched our lives in Anambra State. We shall live with the memories left be
Finally, I wish you the very best as you return to your families and loved ones. Always remember that Anambra State is happy to receive you any other time you choose to visit us again as individuals, families and groups.
I will not end this address without acknowledging the great efforts of the Local Organizing Committee who responded to the challenge of hosting the games on a rather short notice.
Dalunu!
God bless Nigeria
God bless Anambra State
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