Sports
RSG To Partner Christian Council Project On Sports Dev
The Rivers State Government has assured Christian Council Project (CCP) Elekahia of its readiness to partner with the school in the development of sports.
The Commissioner for Sports, Fred Igwe, stated this during the fifth Annual Inter-house atheletic sports competition of the school last Saturday.
Igwe, who was represented by his Director, Sport development, Chief Edwin Amadi, said that the state government is interested in assisting the college through the provision of sports facilities.
He urge the authorities of the school to write formally to the ministry of sports, outlining all that is required for sports development in the school for consideration and approval.
He also use the medium to commend the staff and parents of the school for their sense of unity.
Earlier, the dean of the project, Rev. V.P Ekwere (JP) had said that the event was incompliance with federal government’s directive through the state Ministry of Sports that both public and private schools should encourage grassroots sports development.
He, therefore, appealed to sports lovers, parents, and co-operate bodies to invest in the sporting future of their children and wards.
Commending the staff, students and parent for their co-operation which led to the success of the event, Ekwere regretted that the school could hold sports event was not able to events in the past five years due to non availability of sporting facilities despite formidable sport environment.
The event ended with Yellow House wining the gold medal, while Blue and White Houses lifted silver and bronze medals respectively.
Parents also ran hundred metre race as side attractions.
Commending the sporting spirit of the students the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State command who spoke through the Divisional Police Officer (D.P.O) in-charge of Elekahia Police Station who was also represented by Mrs Uduak Effiong charged them to shun anti-social tendencies promising that police were ready to provide them with 24 hours security surveilance.
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The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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