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Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya leads array of dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the 2025 Gombe Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Competition

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye
...As competition gets underway at the Patani Stadium, kids excited - Seasoned journalist, Uzor Odigbo 
By Maxwell Kumoye and Trust Ittai  

  

The Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, will be leading a host of dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the 2025 Gombe Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Competition, scheduled for Tuesday the 21st, at the Patani Stadium, Gombe State.

The opening ceremony initially scheduled for Sunday the 19th, was moved to the 21st to allow the Organizers ample time to get the competition into full swing with less distraction.

We also gathered that the opening ceremony date was moved to fit into the busy and tight itineraries of the top dignitaries who have been invited to grace this laudable initiative by the Gombe State Amateur Athletics Association (GSAAA), under the stewardship of renowned sports analysis, commentator and an entrepreneur, Honourable Ahmed Shuaib Gara Gombe.

His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III CFR, the Emir of Gombe, who is also the Chairman, Gombe State Council Of Emir is the Royal Father Of The Day during the opening ceremony of the competition that has over a thousand athIetes from 73 schools drawn from 11 Local Government Areas of the State.

Other distinguish guest that will be part of the opening ceremony are Professor, Abubakar Ibrahim Njodi, the Secretary to the Government State, alongside the Honourable Commissioner for Education in Gombe State Professor, Aishatu Umar Maigari, as well as the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Adamu Inuwa Pantami.

The Chairman of Gombe State Amateur Athletics Association (GSAAA), Honourable Ahmed Shuaib Gara Gombe, who is also the Director General of the 2025 Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Competition, explained that the State Ministry of Education and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), are fully behind this initiative.

The SUBEB Boss in the State, Alhaji Babaji Babadidi, will also be attending the opening and closing ceremonies with Barrister Sani Haruna, the ALGON Chairman Gombe State and Chairman Gombe Local Government Area.

A seasoned journalist with bias for athIetics, Uzor Odigbo, told your authoritative and award-winning news channel FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG, that competition has started effectively on Sunday in highly anticipated event at the prestigious Pantami Township Stadium situated in Gombe Metropolis and the kids are loving it.

The competition, include both public and private schools such as GDSS Dukku West, GSS Bolari East, Emerald International Academy, and Diocesan High School.

THE THRUST OF THE COMPETITION 

★To promote sportsmanship
★ Uncover young athletic talents
★ Foster youth development
★ It's a platform for nurturing future athletes
★ Fostering collaboration among schools

The opening ceremony will include a match pass is scheduled for Tuesday 21st January, while the closing ceremony on 25th January will feature the presentation of medals and awards to outstanding athletes and schools.

This initiative, is organized by the Gombe State Athletics Association under the leadership of Honourable Ahmad Shuaibu Gara-Gombe and sponsored by the Green White Green Sports Center.

The event offers more than just competition, participants and spectators will enjoy the fully-equipped and secured Games Village, accommodation, healthcare, food, and entertainment, making it a holistic experience.

Organizers are excited about the strong response and are committed to delivering a well-organized and competitive event that will serve as a platform for nurturing future athletes and fostering collaboration among schools.

TOP DIGNITARIES EXPECTED AT THE OPENING CEREMONY 

★ Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
★ His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III CFR, the Emir of Gombe
★ Professor, Abubakar Ibrahim Njodi, the Secretary to the Government State 
★ Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Adamu Inuwa Pantami
★ Honourable Commissioner for Education in Gombe State, Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari 
★ Alhaji Babaji Babadidi, Chairman State Ministry of Education and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)
★ Barrister Sani Haruna, the ALGON Chairman Gombe State and Chairman Gombe Local Government Area

KEY DATA OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP
 
✓ Arrival of delegates - 18th January 
✓ Accreditation/Start of competition - 19th January 
✓ Opening ceremony - 21st January 
✓ Number of schools - 73 schools, 2,000 athIetes 
✓ Number of LGA - 11
✓ Events to be competed for 26
✓ Venue - Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe Metropolis
✓ Special offer - Fully-equipped and secured Games Village, accommodation, healthcare, food, and entertainment
✓ Closing ceremony - 25th January 
✓ Sponsor - Green White Green Sports Center

Participants are competing in varieties of events, including:
✓ 100m
✓ 200m
✓ 400m
✓ 800m
✓ 1500m
✓ 3000m 
✓ 4x100m relay
✓ 4x400m relay

Other events are:
✓ Shot put
✓ Long jump
✓ High jump
✓ Triple jump
✓ Javelin

Participants are competing in varieties of events, including:
✓ 100m
✓ 200m
✓ 400m
✓ 800m
✓ 1500m
✓ 3000m 
✓ 4x100m relay
✓ 4x400m relay

Other events are:
✓ Shot put
✓ Long jump
✓ High jump
✓ Triple jump
✓ Javelin

The week long event is enjoying positive commendations from key athIetics stakeholders across the country.

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