Sports
RSUBEB Boss Stresses Importance Of Inter-House Sports
The Chairman of Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), Ven (Dr.) Fyneface Aka says school sports competition is one important means of discovering young talents in sports in the country.
According to him, this is the first time the school has organised inter-house sports competition after 30 years, saying that it is interesting to see pupils doing sports.
Aka, who was represented by Desk Officer, N-TECH, of RSUBEB, James Iloga said this in his opening speech as the chairman of occassion at the inter-house sports competition of Port Harcourt Primary School, Old GRA.
Aka, commended the cordial relationship between the teachers and Parents Teachers Association (PTA) members, saying that it would bring good development in the school.
In her welcome address the Head Teacher of the School, Mrs Dumeza Lennards said the theme of this year’s Inter house Sports Competition is”Striving into a Greater Future”.
She explained that Sports is an essential part of the school curriculum, adding that it provides for the physical well-being of the pupils.
“We don’t only raise scientist and artists, but also athletes, in the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and the Williams sisters which is in line with our mission and vision.
Building a total society where all the fields of knowledge are balanced”, Lennards said.
She further thanked all those that made the event a success, most especially the games Master and Mistress in the school.
Speaking, the chairman of PTA, Captain Patrick Ogbogbo, also said that sports competitions are important part of education that build destiny and checkmate the mental alertness in every child.
“All work but no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Inter-house sports competition makes children to socialize and have straight physical wellbeing, it is a way for them to increase their destiny” Ogbogbo said
Earlier, a former pupil of the school and patroness of Yellow House, Mrs Ibinabo Ogolo appealed to state governments, individuals, corporate bodies and companies to help in development of sporting activities by providing sports equipment to schools.
She noted that in her primary days at the school in the 70’s there were a lot of sporting equipment in the school.
“If the sporting equipment were provided, grassroot sports development would be rapid” Ogolo said.
At the end of the competition, Mr Angus Birabebe Green House emerged winner with 206 points, Mrs Lucy Agbaro, Red House came second with 205, as Capt. Patrick Ogbogbo, Blue and Mrs Ibinabo Ogolo, Yellow House came third and fourth position with 183 and 163 points respectively.
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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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