FEPSGA, LIFE WIRE OF PUBLIC SERVICE- ABDULRAHMAN.

"The games brings together workers from various Ministries, Extra- Ministerial Depts and Agencies (MDAs)  of the Federation of Public Service to partake in series of games which offers a platform to strengthen unity, promote team spirit and excellent physical and mental health among Public Servants in Nigeria." Says Abdulrasaq.

The Federation of Public Service Games( FEPSGA) has been described as the life wire of the Public Service in Nigeria. 

This was the assertion of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq while delivering a keynote address, after declaring the games officially open at the Ilorin Stadium on Thursday.

R-L. Perm. Sec. Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, Executive Gov. Kwara state. Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, National President of FEPSGA, Comr. Aloku Amaebi and Former Minister of Youth and Sport, Barr. Solomon Dalung taking the salute during the 40th FEPSAG games official opening ceremony at Ilorin, Kwara state.

The Kwara State Chief Executive also said that this is the first time Kwara state is hosting since this annual games began in 1980. 

This disclosure, by Malam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq was made available in a statement issued and signed by the Director, Press of the Interior Affairs Ministry, Blessing Lere-Adams, wherein, the Governor stated that, "the games brings together workers from various Ministries, Extra- Ministerial Depts and Agencies (MDAs)  of the Federation of Public Service to partake in series of games which offers a platform to strengthen unity, promote team spirit and excellent physical and mental health among Public Servants in Nigeria."

Speaking further, the Gov.said the games also serves as an avenue to appraise officers contributions to Nation building, thereby planning for a sustainable future.

The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi -Esan, who is the Grand Patron of FEPSGA, represented by Mrs Titilayo Agbeyo, Director, Occupational Health Safety Environment, in the office of the Head of Service, appreciated the Gov and all dignitaries who were present, while assuring staff of government's commitment to ensure that this annual games is held.

The Perm.Sec, Interior. Dr. Shuaib Belgore who is also the Captain of the games performed  the investiture on His Excellency, the Executive Gov. of Kwara State as Patron of FEPSGA.

The National President of FEPSGA, Comr.Aloku Amaebi earlier in his speech eulogies the people and Government of Kwara state who had hosted the National Youth Games of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for five consecutive years, Amaebi said, Kwara was truly a peaceful and hospitable state who also meets the needs of the State Civil Servants, this singles the Governor out as one performing Chief Executive with whom the state Civil Servants are highly impressed with.

The colourful match past by the over ten thousand (10,000) participants from a good number of MDAs had the Ministry of Works and Housing taking the first position and winning the Gold Medal and a trophy,  followed by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment occupying the second position with a Silver Medal and a trophy and the third position went to Team   Ministry of Interior winning the Bronze Medal and  a trophy.