Foniso announces partnership with Niger Delta games to promote local athletes

Foniso, a social networking app for sports fans, has announced partnership with organisers of the 2025 Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) games. 

Foniso is an app that helps sports enthusiasts find a community and talk exclusively about sports.

In a statement on Saturday, Foniso said the app will provide a dynamic digital space where athletes, journalists and sports stakeholders at the Niger Delta games can interact, adding that it will boost their visibility and reach a global audience.

The platform will also facilitate real-time updates of activities at the games, engagement from fans, and networking opportunities for sports talents seeking connections with clubs, scouts, and enthusiasts worldwide.

“A key highlight of this partnership is the introduction of the Most digitally active team award, MVP from each state, NDDC games content creators award, Best Sports Journalist award, among other prestigious categories, recognising athletes and organisations that maximise their digital presence and interaction during the event,” the statement reads.

“This initiative underscores Foniso’s commitment to fostering sports development through digital engagement and innovation.”

Malik Ikpokpo, promoter of the NDDC games, praised the partnership with Foniso and encouraged athletes to leverage the platform’s opportunities.

The 2025 Niger Delta Games will be held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, from April 1 to 9. Nine states will be participating at the games. The states are Edo, Imo, Cross River, Ondo and Rivers. Others include Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Delta.

Over 5000 athletes will be competing in at least 17 sports.

In 2024, Foniso announced plans to work with sports administrators nationwide to showcase local talents.