The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, is preparing to host the 22nd edition of the Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA), dubbed “IJAKADI 2024,” from April 2nd to 12th, 2025.
Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr. Kamoru Kadiri, announced the upcoming event to journalists on the institution’s campus, highlighting that this marks the first time in the polytechnic’s 33-year history that it will serve as host for the NIPOGA sporting events.
The games will be held across both campuses of the institution, welcoming student-athletes from approximately 50 polytechnics nationwide. Participants will compete for medals in a diverse range of sports, including badminton, basketball, chess, tennis, athletics, football, handball, judo, scrabble, taekwondo, and volleyball.
“Our hostel accommodations/lodgings have undergone massive renovations and reconstruction to ensure the comfort of student-athletes and their officials,” Engr. Kadiri stated. “Medical facilities have also been put in place for the games.”
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The Rector emphasized the institution’s commitment to delivering a high-quality event, with upgraded sporting facilities and equipment, including an ultra-modern multi-purpose sports complex, prepared for the competitions. His vision for the games centers on participation, officiating, sportsmanship, friendship, inclusiveness, and social cohesion.
“For us as a host institution, the tournament is not just about winning medals, it is about fostering connections, breaking barriers and celebrating diversity,” he said.
Engr. Kadiri also highlighted the importance of grassroots sports development, noting that “30 per cent of the medals at the last Olympics were won by the youths and undergraduates.” He believes the NIPOGA games will provide a platform for talent identification and a springboard for students to participate in international sporting events.
The Rector called for increased sponsorship to ensure the success of the games, emphasizing the benefits of sports engagement, including physical and mental health, socioeconomic development for Offa town, and networking opportunities. He also assured that security measures would be robust and uncompromising throughout the event.
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