Trainees from 2 Lagos State secondary schools have actually gotten N20 million scholarship awards, prize money, and trophies after emerging winners at the Aketi Bowl II National Competitors held in Calabar.
The awards were presented to champions in both the male and female classifications during an event held at the conference room of the Lagos State Ministry of Fundamental and Secondary Education.
The winners– Ikeja Senior citizen Grade School, Oshodi, in the male category, and Army Cantonment Girls Senior School in the female category– each got N20 million scholarship awards, N1 million prize money, and trophies in recognition of their outstanding efficiency.
The rewards existed by the Nigerian Football Association and the Nigeria Secondary School Flag Football League, organisers of the competition.
Speaking at the discussion, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, commended NAFA for promoting development and sports advancement amongst Nigerian youth.
“All kinds of sports are a vital part of education as they contribute to the physical and mental health and wellbeing of students,” Alli-Balogun stated, while declaring the Lagos State Federal government’s preparedness to support efforts that promote youth advancement through sports.
Likewise speaking, the Secretary-General of NAFA, Lawrence Ojaige, expressed fulfillment with the extraordinary performance of Lagos schools in the competition’s third edition.
He kept in mind that Lagos schools had actually formerly controlled the competitors.
“Lagos State won both the male and female categories throughout the 2023 maiden edition, and once again their schools have actually shown quality and devotion that are worthy of recognition,” Ojaige stated.
Ojaige added that Lagos schools were absent from the 2025 edition, noting that their absence was strongly felt during the competition.
“Lagos schools’ lack in the 2025 edition was significantly missed out on, and I make sure it was their absence that gave way to other winners,” he said.
He further praised the 2 schools for bringing pride to Lagos State through their dedication and accomplishments, while attracting state federal governments throughout Nigeria to offer more assistance for secondary school flag football competitions in the coming years.
The Aketi Bowl competitors is created to encourage sports participation among secondary school trainees while promoting teamwork, discipline, and management skills.