Delta State Authorities has restated its commitment to investing in sports infrastructure, coaching amenities, and grassroots competitions.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori made this identified on Tuesday in Asaba through the kick-off ceremony of the 2025 Zenith Financial institution Delta Headmasters’ Cup Competitors between Okwe Major College, Asaba, and Ezemese Major College, Ibusa.
Represented by the Chief of Employees, Authorities Home, Prince Johnson Erijo, the governor recommended Zenith Financial institution for its continued sponsorship of the Headmasters’ Cup.
He assured that his administration remained decided to maintain the state’s main place in sports throughout the nation by deliberate and sustained funding in youth improvement.
Governor Oborevwori urged the collaborating major college soccer gamers to play with ardour, self-discipline, and equity.
“Bear in mind, you aren’t solely representing your colleges but in addition writing the primary pages of your private tales. Many nice footballers started similar to you on college fields, with desires in their hearts and hope in their eyes. With exhausting work, humility and perseverance, the sky shall be your place to begin.
“To our lecturers, headmasters and coaches, I say thanks. You’re the spine of this initiative. Your mentorship and commitment proceed to form the character of our future leaders and champions,” he stated.
In his remarks, the Delta State Commissioner for Major Schooling, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, stated the yearly match had develop into one of many proud symbols of the state’s commitment to grassroots sports improvement and youth empowerment.
Consultant of Zenith Financial institution, Ogunbor Ubaka, described the sponsorship initiative as a part of the financial institution’s Youth and Sports Growth Programme, which aligns strongly with its Company Social Accountability pillars—training, youth empowerment, and group improvement.
“Over time, Zenith Financial institution has continued to make investments in grassroots sports, together with the Lagos Zenith Financial institution Basketball League, Delta State Principals’ Cup, and this Delta State Headmasters’ Soccer Cup, which focuses on pupils in major colleges between ages 6 and 12—the muse stage of educational and bodily improvement,” he stated.
In the meantime, in the opening match of the competitors, Ezemese Major College, Ibusa, in Oshimili North Native Authorities Space of Delta State, defeated Okwe Major College, Asaba, in Oshimili South Native Authorities Space, by a lone objective.
Ogun Delight of Ezemese Major College scored the one objective of the match in the primary half, whereas Okwe Major College missed a penalty kick awarded to them following an infringement dedicated by a participant from Ezemese Major College.
In post-match interviews, the captain of the successful staff, Ernest Success, expressed satisfaction with the victory, whereas his counterpart, Oputa Chigoziem of Okwe Major College, Asaba, stated his staff would enhance in subsequent matches regardless of lacking the penalty kick.
