By Ado Salisu
The final stage of the 25th edition of Inter secondary schools Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories commenced at the indoor sports Hall of the national stadium Surulere, Lagos.
The championship which is being organized by the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF inconjuction with other relevant agencies with aims catch them young.
After the four conferences held in Kano, Asaba, Delta state, Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja and Oyo state which produced the winners, the final stage of the championship is expected to be unique, as the organisers and sponsors are set to celebrate the 25th edition of the championship.
The NSSF President Mrs Olabisi Joseph who spoke through the federation’s spokesperson, Sagir Sani said arrangements have been put in place towards the success of the competitions.
While expressing appreciation to the key stakeholders and all those who have contributed in one way or the other for the success recorded for over two decades, she pledged that NSSF will continue to do their best in order to develop various sporting activities in the country.
The President however, commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission NSC, led by Malam Shehu Dikko, and the competition’s sponsors for their commitment and support to the development of sports across the country.
Earlier, some of the matches played, Bayelsa defeated Adamawa 41-23 and Osun beat Oyo 40-30 in the girls category while the boys category saw Lagos pipped Bayelsa 40-37 and Adamawa manage 43-40 victory over Abuja.
The matches continue tomorrow at the same venue.