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The Governor of Gombe State, 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 January 21, at the Patani Stadium, Gombe State.
The opening ceremony initially scheduled for Sunday, was moved to Tuesday to allow the organisers ample time to get the competition into full swing with less distraction.
It was 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, 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), 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, disclosed that competition started effectively yesterday 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 opening ceremony will include a match pass while the closing ceremony on January 25 will feature the presentation of medals and awards to outstanding athletes and schools.
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.
Organisers 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.
The week long event is enjoying positive commendations from key athIetics’ stakeholders across the country.
