Idris Adesina

Over 1000 athletes from six local government areas in Ogun state are expected to participate in the maiden Ijebu Secondary Schools Sport Festival starting from November 1 to 3.

According to organisers, secondary schools from the six local governments in the Ijebu region of the state will participate in the competition. The LGAs are Ijebu Ode, Ijebu North, Odogbolu, Ijebu East, Ijebu North and Ijebu North East.

The event is meant to hold during the mid-term holidays for all schools in the Ijebu axis. The events will take place in different centres across Ijebu Ode including the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode, Ijebu Ode Grammar School, Muslim Girls Grammar School and the Ijebu Ode Tennis Club.

Athletes from the schools will compete in athletics, football, badminton, handball and volleyball.

Chairman of the Ijebu Division of the All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, Olugbenga Oduselu, said, “We are organising this competition for the students to develop their talents and facilitate learning as well. We want to engage them positively and prevent them from social vices in the country.

“It is meant to discover talents for national teams ahead of the All Africa Games, Olympics and other international tournaments that may come up in the future.”

Tony Adebanjo of Social Marketing Communications said winners will be given trophies, medals and other prizes.

The sponsors called for support from prominent Ijebu indigenes and corporate bodies to make the festival a success.

source:  https://punchng.com/1000-athletes-for-ijebu-school-sports-festival/