OJO, LAGOS STATE– Marking a historical milestone in its 10-year journey, Lillyland Schools, Iba, effectively staged its inaugural Inter-House Sports Competitors on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The event, held at the prestigious Lagos State University (LASU) Sports Centre, saw Green House, widely referred to as WATSEE, emerge as the general champions following a dominant display throughout numerous track and field occasions.
The first edition was characterised by high-octane competitors and a dynamic atmosphere, as pupils from the four competing houses competed for leading honours in front of an audience of parents, teachers, and neighborhood leaders.
Green Home protected the leading spot on the podium with a remarkable haul of 15 gold medals. Yellow Home followed closely as the very first runner-up, showcasing impressive consistency throughout the board, while Blue and Red Houses placed third and 4th, respectively.
The Head of Schools, Pastor (Mrs) Thecla Ogwumike, provided the total winners’ prize to Green Home in the middle of cheers from the “WATSEE” advocates.
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In his keynote address, the Chairman of Lillyland Schools, Mr Emmanuel Ogu Oparah, explained the competition as a vital transition toward structure resilience and management abilities in the students.
He emphasised that the primary goal of the event was to cultivate unity and healthy competition rather than just the pursuit of medals.
“Whether you win or not, participation, integrity, and teamwork are the true victories,” Oparah specified, prompting the children to carry the lessons found out on the field into their academic and individual lives.
He also paid a moving homage to his other half, Lillian Oparah, determining her as the visionary behind the school’s facility and its years of development.
The occasion was more than a school-specific competition; it worked as a regional gathering, bring in participation from 7 other schools within the Iba area.
This welcomed competition included depth to the track occasions and strengthened the ties in between Lillyland and neighbouring universities.
Dignitaries in participation included the Chairman of the event, Nwachukwu Kenneth, and the Parents-Teachers Forum (PTF) Chairman, Ifeoma Ibeh.
Their presence, along with various sponsors, highlighted the community’s dedication to holistic education that stabilizes intellectual rigour with physical development.
Following the success of this maiden getaway, the school management has actually verified that the Inter-House Sports Competition will now end up being a yearly fixture in the school’s scholastic calendar.
This commitment aims to ensure that sports stay a foundation of the Lillyland experience, promoting physical fitness and discipline for several years to come.