…Competition to feature football, basketball, volleyball as Kogi assures adequate security
Thirteen higher institutions across Kogi State are set to participate in the maiden edition of the Governor Ododo All Campus Games 2026, scheduled to run from October 26 to November 7, 2026.
The Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, disclosed this during a press briefing on preparations for the competition, describing the event as a platform for promoting sporting excellence, talent discovery, unity and healthy competition among students.
According to the Commissioner, the games will feature male and female competitions in football, basketball and volleyball, bringing together student-athletes from participating institutions to showcase their abilities and compete for honours.
The participating institutions are Kogi State University, Kabba; Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja; Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba; Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (KOICA), Lokoja; Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa; Kogi State College of Education (Technical), Mopa; Federal College of Education, Okene; College of Nursing Sciences, Obangede; Federal University Lokoja; Federal Polytechnic, Idah; Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara; College of Agriculture, Kabba; and College of Health Sciences, Idah.
Hon. Anyebe announced that the opening ceremony and commencement of the competition would take place on Monday, October 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the Federal University Lokoja Sports Complex, while the grand finale is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026.
He called on participating institutions, students and sports enthusiasts across the state to support their teams and actively participate in the sporting event, which is expected to encourage friendship and strengthen relationships among students from different campuses.
The Commissioner emphasized that the Governor Ododo All Campus Games goes beyond sporting competition, noting that it would provide an opportunity to discover emerging talents, nurture future champions and promote positive engagement among young people.
He said the initiative was being driven by the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development with the support of the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
On security, the Commissioner assured residents and participants that adequate arrangements had been made to protect lives and property before, during and after the competition.
Hon. Anyebe also expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for his support and commitment to the successful hosting of the maiden edition of the games, describing the initiative as an important step towards advancing sports development and youth engagement in Kogi State.
He urged residents to turn out in large numbers to cheer the student-athletes and be part of what promises to be a celebration of sporting talent, campus unity and youth development