Kogi State Polytechnic defeated the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) 1-0 within the opening soccer match because the maiden version of the Governor Ododo All-Campus Games commenced in Kogi State.
The competitors started on Monday on the Sports Complex of the Federal University Lokoja, Adankolo Campus, with authorities officers and representatives of the 13 taking part tertiary establishments in attendance.
Representing Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on the opening ceremony, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashade Arike Ayoade, stated sports activities had advanced past recreation to turn out to be a software for financial empowerment, expertise improvement and poverty discount.
Ayoade conveyed the governor’s name on college students from the taking part establishments to make use of the video games to advertise unity, alternate concepts and construct lasting relationships that will contribute to the event of the state.
She additionally recommended the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, for his efforts to advance sports activities within the state, urging him to maintain the momentum.
In his welcome deal with, Anyebe stated the competitors was designed to convey college students collectively, promote wholesome rivalry and strengthen collaboration amongst tertiary establishments throughout Kogi State.
He added that the video games would offer alternatives to establish rising sporting skills and encourage youth participation in sports activities.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Head of Service, Hajiya Falilat Yusuf Musa; Commissioner for Water Resources, Engineer Yahaya Faruk; the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Planning; Special Adviser on Women and Youth, Charity Ijese; and the Special Adviser on Electronic Media.
Permanent Secretaries from the Office of the Head of Service and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, alongside different authorities officers and appointees, had been additionally current.
In the opening soccer match, Kogi State Polytechnic secured a slender victory over FUL, with goalkeeper Michael Idowu producing a number of essential saves to protect his facet’s lead.
The outcome earned the polytechnic three factors, whereas FUL will search its first victory when it faces the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute in its subsequent match.
Activities in different zones of the competitors are scheduled to proceed on Tuesday, October 27, with taking part establishments competing in varied sporting occasions.
The grand finale of the maiden version of the Governor Ododo All-Campus Games is scheduled for November 7, 2026.
The competitors is anticipated to advertise friendship and wholesome competitors amongst college students whereas offering a platform for locating younger sporting skills and advancing youth improvement throughout the state.
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