Ministry of Works shines as federal MDAs begin Public Service games in Yola

The 44th edition of the Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) began in Yola on Thursday with the Federal Ministry of Works on the spotlight as winner of the opening parade.

The games, featuring delegations from federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) from across the country, was declared open Thursday by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, with a procession of the various delegation as the main event of the opening ceremony.

Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta who represented Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, declared the games open, stressing that Adamawa State is proud to provide the stage on which national friendship would be displayed in the next few days.

“Events like this deepen nation building and reminds us that despite our diversity, we have common heritage and national identity,” Farauta said.

The Federal Ministry of Works stole the opening ceremony as the winner of the parade, followed by the Ministry of Education, with the Federal Inland Revenue coming third.

Members of the Works Ministry, clad in native atire, protective outer half jackets and safety helmets, were a spectacle to see, and were rewarded eventually with the winning trophy.

The main games, which comprise field and track events, had started in effect at the sports centre of the Federal College of Education Yola earlier in the week.

The sporting fiesta will end on Tuesday, December 16.