Governor Ododo All Campus Games 2026 to Feature 13 Kogi Institutions
Thirteen higher institutions are expected to participate in the maiden Governor Ododo All Campus Games, scheduled for October 26 to November 7, 2026.
Kogi State is set to host the maiden Governor Ododo All Campus Games 2026, with 13 higher institutions confirmed to participate in competitions across three sports.
The tournament will begin on Monday, 26 October 2026, at the Federal University Lokoja Sports Complex by 11:00 a.m., while the grand finale is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026.
The Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, announced the preparations for the competition in a press briefing, saying the event would bring together student-athletes from higher institutions across the state.
The Governor Ododo All Campus Games 2026 will feature football, basketball and volleyball competitions for both male and female teams, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their sporting abilities and compete for their respective institutions.
The participating institutions are Kogi State University, Kabba; Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja; Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba; and the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (KOICA), Lokoja.
Others are Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa; Kogi State College of Education (Technical), Mopa; Federal College of Education, Okene; College of Nursing Sciences, Obangede; and Federal University Lokoja.
The list also includes Federal Polytechnic, Idah; Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara; College of Agriculture, Kabba; and College of Health Sciences, Idah.
The competition is expected to bring together students from the institutions to promote sporting excellence, teamwork and healthy rivalry among campuses.
Anyebe said the tournament was designed to go beyond sporting competition, describing it as an opportunity to discover emerging talents, nurture future champions and strengthen unity among young people in Kogi State.
He said the initiative was being driven by the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, with the support of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration.
On security, the commissioner assured residents and participants that arrangements had been made to protect lives and property before, during and after the event.
He also called on participating institutions, students and sports enthusiasts to attend the matches and support their teams throughout the tournament.
The Governor Ododo All Campus Games 2026 marks the maiden edition of the inter-institutional sporting event, with football, basketball and volleyball set to provide the main competitive attractions.
Anyebe commended Governor Ododo for supporting the initiative and expressed confidence in the preparations for the tournament.
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