Sports
RSG Wants Business Owners To Invest In Sports
The Rivers State Government has called on business owners to invest and promote sporting activities in the State, as there are lots of benefits derivable from such investment.
Special Adviser (SA) to the State Governor on School Sports, Chief Aribitonye Okiri made the call at the weekend, while speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the final match of this year’s Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola, Rector Football Competition, in Port Harcourt.
He explained that sports is a business and that is why it is important to invest in it because it has the capacity to boost the economy of any society, it also brings peace and development.
“It is penitent to note that it is not easy to manage education and sports, that is why the governor of the State Chief Nyesom Wike in his own wisdom separated sports from education.
‘With the governor being the Power of Sports (POS) Africa, all talents discovered in this competition would be exposed to opportunities to be groomed to stardom” Okiri said.
According to him, the institution has abundant football talents, adding that all players discovered would be given the chance to go for trials in Rivers United FC.
“Today is a remarkable day in your school. I didn’t know you have this type of talented players, I promise that the governor will hear this.
‘So far I have discovered that this is the only school in the State that is doing well in sports, especially, organising football competitions annually” he stated.
He thanked the Rector and management of the school for investing in and promoting the school sports project.
At the end of the Competition School of Business Administrative Studies emerged champions in both male while in female category School of Science and Technology won.
By: Kiadum Edookor
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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