By Ikenna Nwokedi
Awka Educational zone has emerged as Champions of the third edition of the School State Finals of the SUBEB/UBEC Intervention Sports.
Awka Zone came tops winning a total of 26 medals comprising of 9 Gold, 11 Silver and 6 Bronze medals to beat Onitsha Zone who came second with 5 Gold and 6 Silver while Aguata Zone settled for the third position with 5 Gold and 1 Silver medals.
The Schools State Finals of the ASUBEB/UBEC Intervention Sports Competitions for Under-12 boys and girls is organized by the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
The school sports programme which featured five sporting events such as football, chess, scrabble, ayo(ncho) and athletics is geared towards providing a comprehensive development of pupils and students from the 21 Local Government Area of the state in both character, cognitive development and imbibing the spirit of sports participation.
In her address, the Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, Dr. Vera Nwadinaobi stated that the colourful finale is a celebration of energy, teamwork, resilience, and youthful excellence which is part of her administration’s commitment to raising well-rounded children that are intellectually sound, morally upright, and physically strong.
The ASUBEB Executive Chairman appreciated Gov. Charles Chukwuma Soludo for his bold vision for One Government and One Agenda which has continued to empower every sector including basic education. She also extended her gratitude to UBEC for their continued collaboration and support which is essential in making sporting intervention possible.
In her remarks, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh stated that sports is life and one of the strongest domains of learning. Prof. Chuma-Udeh commended Gov. Soludo’s vision and drive towards revitalizing every sector and projecting the state on the global map.
On his part, the Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Development Commission (ASSDC), Chief Estate Onyedum commended the noble initiative of the ASUBEB.
He called on the students and pupils to showcase their talents, be disciplined and exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship.
The colourful school state finals also featured decoration of the successful athletes with winning medals.
