NNPC Sports Fiesta Kicks Off, Ex-Super Eagles Stars to Face Company Team
The 13th NNPC Ltd. Sports Fiesta kicks off tomorrow at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with employees competing in 13 sports for bragging rights and a chance to represent the company in the upcoming Nigeria Oil & Gas Industry Games (NOGIG).
Key Points:
- Healthy competition: The event, themed “Healthy Workforce, Productive Organization,” aims to promote employee well-being and engagement.
- 13 sports: Football, basketball, volleyball, chess, squash, scrabble, pool, golf, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, and athletics.
- Ex-Super Eagles face-off:Â A highlight is a friendly match on Friday between the NNPC team and a squad led by legendary Nigerian captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha.
Austin Jay Jay Okocha - NOGIG preparation: The Fiesta serves as a training ground for the NOGIG, where NNPC seeks to defend its title as overall champion.
- Company values: The three competing teams represent the core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Sustainability.
Additional Information:
- The event runs from February 18th to 23rd.
- NNPC has a history of dominance in NOGIG, winning the overall title consistently.
- The company aims to use the Fiesta to identify and train potential stars for the upcoming competition.
