Oyo state government on Tuesday, reiterated its commitment to continue to discover hidden talents in the state through promotion of Sporting Activities.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu stated this at the final match of 2024 edition of the Oyo Governor’s Cup, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan.
The Commissioner explained that the state government has not only given a voice and a face to football talents across the state, but also providing hope and a veritable platform of success for the numerous talents that are being discovered through school Sports.
He commended the Organisers of the Football Competition,(Peculair Ultimate Concerns Ltd), noting that, the door is open to any company willing to partner the government in developing the sport activities in the state.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of School Sports Foundation, Yomi Elijah appreciated everyone that supported the initiative and vowed to make the Competition get bigger and better in the next edition.
At the end of the final match , Bishop Phillips Academy, Ibadan, defeated Bashorun High School, 4 – 0 to emerge champions.
Over 200 teams participated in the 2024 Oyo Governor’s Cup, with Olanipekun Memorial High School emerging winners of the Third Place after defeating Government College Ibadan, 2-0.
The event had in attendance, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju, Oyo State FA Chairman, HRM, Oba James Odeniran, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Project Manager, Engineer Lekan Olarenwaju, Tunde Adesanya, Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports Development, Mrs Oladipo Olubukola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of youths and Sports and many other dignitaries.
The Competition is an initiative of the Schools Sports Foundation, headed by Yomi Elijah, a UK trained Football Coach and former Coach of Remo Stars, Lobi Stars, ABS FC, Kogi United and is proudly sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns.
Other partners were Olafiranye Sports Foundation, the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Ministry of Sports, Oyo State Sports Council, Kidzfoot Nigeria and others.
