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NURSS Solicits Sponsorship Of Sports Progamme
The National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS) worldwide has appealed to the Rivers State Government, well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations in the state for the sponsorship of the maiden edition of its sports programme tagged National Union of Rivers State Students Unity Games (NURSSUG) 2012.
According to a press release made available to Tidesports by the chairman of the Sports Committee and Secretary of the Sports Committee, Wemedo Chima and Barango Joseph Joe, respectively, for the first time in the history of NURSS the union is putting in place a well packaged sports programmes for the students of Rivers State origin.
The statement said that the union decided to embark on these sporting exercise for numerous reasons, which include the resolve to fulfill their electoral promises, unifying Rivers State Students, and easing off academic stress as well as serve as an avenue to disabuse the minds of Rivers students from social vices.
The games would also be used to discover talented youths which would enable the Sports Directorate led by Comrade Wemedo Chima form a formidable sports team for the union.
The union therefore, appealed to its grand patron, the Rivers State governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to help them actualise the laudable programmes.
The union also appealed to the Hon. Commissioner for sports, Hon. Fred Igwe, his counterparts on Education and Youth Development Ministries and other agencies to please sponsor the games in order to promote sports amongst Rivers students.
The body further appealed to well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations to assist and see their contribution as part of their social corporate responsibilities in the state.
Meanwhile, the table for the sporting event for 2011/2012 Academic Session shows that Sports Festival for undergraduates of Rivers State origin would hold in port Harcourt in May, 2012, while football competition for secondary schools amongst the 23 local government areas (L.G.As) in the state would take place at the Sharks Stadium, in August, 2012.
Finally, a friendly football match with the National Union of Bayelsa State Students is scheduled to hold at the Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State, come December, 2012.
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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