He said Delta State has so far won a total of 127 medals comprising 69 gold, 33 silver and 25 bronze.
The governor, who spoke through the Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said Delta contingents have proven that the State remains the father of sports in Nigeria, and that Edo remains its sister and Bayelsa its cousin, even now that Ogun is proving its worth.
While expressing disgust over unpleasant reports about insecurity against the event, Governor Okowa urged detractors to maintain enough distance from the venue of the event.
