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Inter House Sports: Principal Restates Commitment To Children Dev …As Blue House Emerges Winners
By: Tonye Orabere
The fourth Inter House Sports Competition of First Baptist Academy Group of Schools, Aggrey Road in Port Harcourt Township, was held last Friday at Sharks Football Stadium, in Port Harcourt.
The competition saw a huge attendance by parents, students and dignitaries, as they conspicuously entertained the crowd with colour party and secondary school parades and also an admirable display of cheer leaders.
In her opening speech, the Principal of the school, Rev. Lauretta Ibieneye, said they are committed to the development of children into adults to become future leaders.
According to her, the school gives equal attention to sports as academics, as the relevance of sports in achieving excellence cannot be over-emphasised.
“ I want to say that extracurricula activities and sports afford us the chance to be disciplined and focused, to be diligent in hard work, to engage in team work with high spirited team spirit, to build friendship that stands the test of time,” Rev. Ibieneye said.
The principal explained that the fourth edition of the school inter house sports competition would have held last year but it could not, hence, the entire state was recovering from Covid- 19 pandemic that hit the world in 2020.
She used the forum to commend the teachers and parents for their commitment to ensure that pupils and students remain high fliers.
“ I salute our tireless teachers with an applause for preparing these children. It’s not an easy task but you made it look easy. I commend your efforts and commitment in ensuring these children remain high fliers. God will remember your labour of love.
I appreciate our parents for supporting our children financially and morally but more importantly, being here to watch them perform. You indeed love. You shall reap the fruits of your labour,’ she stated.
At the end of the competition, Blue House (Alapuye Cottrell) emerged winners with 478 points, while Green House (M.D George) and Yellow House (I.S David) came second and third with 426 and 410 points respectively.
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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