Ido LGA Partners with Game Teachers to Host Sports Festival for Pupils  

The Sports Festival for public primary school pupils in Ido Local Government concluded on Friday, November 29, 2024, with **Yellow House**, representing the sports house of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo, emerging victorious in both football and track events.

The festival, organized by the Ido Local Government under the leadership of Hon. Adeojo in collaboration with the National Association of Primary School Game and Sports Teachers (NAPSGAST), Ido LG branch, showcased young talents from various schools within the local government. The event was held at **Government Community High School, Ido**, the official venue for the festival.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Adeojo highlighted the importance of the sports festival in identifying and nurturing young talents. He noted that the initiative contributes to the overall development of pupils by enhancing their psychomotor skills and promoting socialization and patriotism.

*”This festival is not only about competition but about catching talented pupils young and helping them develop holistically,”* said Adeojo. He emphasized that sports contribute to education by improving physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Hon. Adeojo congratulated all winners and encouraged other participants to remain hopeful and committed to improving in subsequent editions.

*”To those who didn’t win, believe in yourselves. Next year presents another opportunity to shine. To the winners, congratulations, but don’t rest on your laurels—continue to work hard,”* he advised.

The council chairman reiterated his administration’s commitment to sports development in Ido Local Government and its potential to positively impact the state’s sporting landscape.

Hon. Adeojo extended his appreciation to the event’s partner, NAPSGAST, the management of participating schools, and parents for their invaluable support in making the festival a success.

The festival, featuring track and field events, football matches, and other competitions, served as a platform for discovering budding sports talents while fostering unity and camaraderie among pupils in Ido Local Government.