By James Sani LOKOJA — Winners of the maiden Governor Ododo All Campus Games received cash prizes on Tuesday as the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, pledged that future editions would be bigger, better organised and staged at the revitalised State Stadium. The prize presentation ceremony, held in Lokoja and attended by top ministry officials, marked the formal close of the multi-sport competition that brought together tertiary institutions across the state in football, basketball, volleyball and athletics. Anyebe said the occasion was strictly for celebrating excellence rather than lengthy speeches. He thanked Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for creating the enabling environment and for prioritising sports development and youth empowerment. The commissioner also praised the participating institutions, their sports directors, athletes and the Local Organising Committee for delivering a largely successful maiden edition. “There were internal challenges, but we have learnt from them,” Anyebe said. “With the revival of the State Stadium, subsequent finals will be held at a proper state facility. The Games will continue to grow.” Permanent Secretary and Co-Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Hon. Momoh Steven Azeez, described the event as a celebration of excellence and a significant milestone in the state’s sports development agenda. He noted that the Games had provided a platform for talent discovery, discipline and inter-institutional unity, and confirmed that the ministry would retain the competition as a permanent feature of Kogi’s sporting calendar. Local Organising Committee Chairman Mr. Michael Achor Joshua apologised …
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