By Gami Tadanyigbe
Barr. David Ebosetale Aigbefoh has called on the Federal Government to tap into grassroot sports development especially in schools for National unity, development and integration of the country.
Aigbefoh made the call at the 11th Inter-House Sports Competition at Junior Secondary School Tungan-Maje Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja.
According to him, there is still significant work ahead for the Nigeria to elevate the country’s sports to its rightful place on the country and globally.
However, he attributed Nigeria’s commendable performance in the area of school’s sports to collective efforts and determination of all stakeholders involved in Nigeria.
Chief Aigbefoh underscored the importance of developing local sports particularly focusing on enhancing the Nigerian school’s sports competitions. He highlighted the need for increased funding as a crucial factor in the overall development of sports in the country.
“We have challenges but I think we also need to get back and sort out our issues, he pointing out that sport is all about unity. he stated.
Meanwhile, he also called on the government to address the infrastructural decay in the Junior Secondary School Tungan Maje, to help encourage learning among students for the development of education in the area.
The Director-Principal of the school, Hajiya (Dr.) Hafsat Alaba Mohammed in her welcome address stated that, we believe in holistic education – one that develops not only the mind but also character and skills. She said, over time we have made remarkable strides in changing attitudes toward education.
Some in society once believed that schooling was a scam, but today, our students stand as living proof that education transforms lives, Sharpe’s futures, and and unlocks limitless possibilities.
Our dedicated teachers have worked tirelessly to instill discipline, respect, and a love for learning among our students, and for this, I commend them, she stated.
The Director Principal enumerated some achievements and challenges facing the school and appeal to stakeholders, Government agencies, and well-meaning individuals to support the school.
On his part, the Chairman, Parents Teachers’ Association (PTA) Junior Secondary School (JSS) Tungan-Maje Mohammed Isah Hassan, pledged to embrace the private public partnership (PPP) initiative to improve facilities in the school to boost leaning, stating that, there is a lot of infrastructural decay. We will meet with the school management on how to tackle the situation. (www.nannews.ng)