Hon Desmond Enabulele, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, praised the organizers and sponsors of the 2nd Niger Delta Games for the impressive renovations completed at various sporting venues in Benin City. During a tour of the facilities, which included the tennis courts, swimming pool, and indoor sports hall at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, as well as the basketball and volleyball courts at the Wire Road Sports Centre, Enabulele expressed his satisfaction with the upgrades.

He noted that the renovations have reached around 90 percent completion, indicating that the sporting facilities are nearly ready for the games. Enabulele highlighted the substantial benefits that hosting the Niger Delta Games brings to Edo State, particularly in terms of promoting sports and encouraging local engagement in athletics. The investments made in the facilities not only serve the upcoming games but are seen as a long-term enhancement for sports in the region.

The successful completion of these upgrades demonstrates a commitment to improving sports infrastructure in Edo State, and Enabulele's remarks underscore the positive impact these developments could have on the local community and potential future sporting events. Such initiatives may foster greater participation in sports and significantly boost the state's image as a hub for athletic activities.