The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering sportsmanship, promoting grassroots sporting activities and encouraging social interaction among school children.
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Tolani Alli-Balogun, said this at a press conference to announce the hosting of the 2025 South West Geo-political Zone Edition of the Basic Education Schools Sports Competitions.
He stated that the week-long event, now in its second edition, will feature over 370 young athletes competing in various sports as such athletics, long jump, high jump, football, chess, scrabble, ayo-olopon, and other board games.
The Commissioner announced that the competition would begin with football and board games on Tuesday, 17th June, followed by track and field events on Wednesday culminating in the grand finale on Thursday.
Executive Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Akeem Shittu, said the competition goes beyond sports but to nurture talents, promote healthy lifestyles and foster unity, discipline, and teamwork among children.