From Onoriode Etatsemi, Asaba
The 2026 Public Service Week celebration in Delta State continued in Asaba, the state capital, with a keenly contested basketball novelty match between the Civil Service and the Delta State Sports Commission teams.
In the closely fought contest on Tuesday, the Civil Service team secured a narrow 52-51 victory over the Sports Commission team.
The game, held at the Basketball Court of the Head of Service’s residence, featured two teams, with seven players each.
Daily NewsCraft reports that the Civil Service team was drawn from various ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).
The Delta State Head of Service, Dr (Mrs) Mininim Oseji, performed the ceremonial jump ball to officially open the match.
While congratulating the winners, Oseji commended all the participants for their sportsmanship and commitment.
She urged more civil servants to take part in future editions, noting that the game provided an opportunity to relax, interact, and foster camaraderie among staff.
Responding on behalf of the players, Mr Egodo Morgan of the Delta State Sports Commission thanked the Head of Service for the opportunity to participate.
He appealed for basketball to be included as a regular feature of future Public Service Week celebrations in Delta State.
