INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION SOON TO COMMENCE ACROSS THE TWENTY ONE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN KOGI STATE


By James Sani.
Sports has been described as a veritable tool that creates a platform that develops the mind and skills of children and youths by making them more productive. Kogi State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe stated this in a message at the third inter-house sports competition of Confluence International Academy in Lokoja.

The Commissioner, who was represented by Director of Sports Development in the Ministry, Mr. David Ogazuma, noted that engaging in sporting activities not only sharpens the mind but also takes children and youths off the street. Hon Aridaojo Monday Anyebe advised the students to always deliver their best as long as sports are concerned and take their academics seriously, noting that engaging in sports does not deprive them from becoming professionals in other fields.

Hon. Anyebe reiterated the present administration's commitment towards revitalizing the sporting industry in the State through various interventions as well as identification of talents. While commending the Proprietor and his team for the seamless event, the Commissioner advised the students to play the game in the spirit of fair play, pointing out that they are all winners.

Chairman of the Academy, Dr. Gabriel Reuben Jigah, thanked God for the success of the event and commended all stakeholders who made it possible. Dr. Jigah expressed delight in the competitive drive among the competing students and explained that if they continue with this zeal and hunger for success, greater heights await them in the nearest future.

He appealed to the Kogi State Government to support sports development through the provision of equipment and facilities, adding that the students are indigenes of the State. Meanwhile, Kogi State Sports Commissioner was presented with an award of excellence for his drive towards promoting sports development, especially at the grassroots.

At the end of the event, green and red house emerged first and second runner-up, respectively, while blue house emerged overall winners of the 2025 Confluence International Academy Inter-house sports Competition. Highlights of the event included parents and teachers engaging in short-distance races with the pupils putting up electrifying choreography that thrilled the crowd.

Wishing everyone involved in the upcoming inter-school competition good health, success, and a thrilling experience.

Hassan Abubàkar -Editor. 

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