EDUCATION DISTRICT IV CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AT 7TH OPEIFA SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS COMPETITION

Yomi Durojaye 

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District IV, Mr. Olufemi Bamidele Paseda, warmly received and celebrated students from the District who emerged victorious at the 7th Opeifa Secondary Schools Sports Competition, a prestigious Lagos State-wide event that brings together top athletes from all public secondary schools across the state.

In his remarks, Mr. Paseda commended the students for their commitment, discipline, and exceptional performances, describing them as true ambassadors of excellence and determination. He noted that their success reflects the District’s strong culture of talent development and aligns with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda on youth empowerment, education, and sports development.

At the competition, Aje Comprehensive Senior High School clinched the Gold Medal in the Senior Boys Category, while Herbert Macaulay Junior High School emerged Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls Category.

In the senior category, United Christian Senior High School won Gold in the Senior Boys Category, while Government College Senior School proudly secured the Bronze Medal in the same category.

The competition also recognised individual brilliance, as students distinguished themselves by winning several personal trophies and recognitions. Best Goalkeeper (Junior Boys Category), Master Malik Balogun; Best Goalkeeper (Senior Boys & Girls Categories), Master Olufemi Nasiru and Miss Chima Ezeono; Highest Goal Scorer (Junior Boys & Girls Categories), Master Paschel Komoko and Miss Nwoba Chineye, while David Ayomide emerged the Highest Goal Scorer (Senior Boys Category)

In addition, Miss Ezor Gabriella, who won an iPhone 11 for her exceptional skill and leadership on the field as the Most Valuable Player (Senior Girls Category) –

Similarly, Miss Sikiru Mutiat of Lagos City Senior College was proudly chosen as the Ambassador of the Opeifa Cup, a testament to her exemplary conduct, talent, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Mr. Paseda lauded the schools’ management, coaches, and the District’s sports unit for their continuous commitment to nurturing students who excel not only academically but also in athletics. He charged the young champions to remain dedicated and to serve as role models to their peers.

He further encouraged them to remain focused and to continue combining their academic pursuits with extracurricular activities, noting that true education encompasses both intellectual and physical development.