In Lagos, school sport helps shape pupils
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Business Day Nigeria
Akintunde Sawyerr, director-general of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, highlighted sport’s role in pupils’ discipline, cooperation and leadership. He was speaking at Igbobi College’s 91st inter-house sports competition in Yaba, Lagos, Business Day Nigeria reports.
Akintunde Sawyerr, director-general of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), called on schools to invest sustainably in sport during the 91st inter-house sports competition at Igbobi College in Yaba, Lagos State, Business Day Nigeria reports. According to him, sporting activities develop discipline, teamwork, leadership, resilience and self-confidence among pupils.
A former pupil of the secondary school, Akintunde Sawyerr urged participants to prioritise integrity and respect for opponents, referees and results. He also asked captains, coaches and sports officials to pass on the values of unity and fair play to their teams.
Joseph Adediji, principal of Igbobi College, also reminded pupils that the competition should contribute to their development beyond performances and trophies, according to Business Day Nigeria.
