The Primary School version of the 2024 Zenith Bank / Ikoyi Club Inter School Meets was held on Saturday with Corona School, Riverbank School, Grange, and Greensprings School all putting up remarkable displays.
The day-long programme, which had over 200 pupils competing in 33 events, saw Corona duo of Olufoladara Sokefun and Maryam Muhammed emerge as the MVPs for the boys’ and girls’ categories as they both bagged three gold medals each.
“Am very happy to win the MVP because I trained so hard. My parents are proud of me because they have been supporting my swimming career,” Muhammed said.
Emerging powerhouse, Riverbank, also had a colourful outing spearheaded by Muella siblings, Oghenemarho and Onanoro as well as Lumi Inegbedion. John Owen (Grange), Tishe Aninana (St Saviours)) Chizutelu Oguegbu (Meadowhall), among a few others, also had distinct performances.
Oluwadara Akanbi of IC Marlins and Foladara Sokefun won the girls and boys champion of champions’ races respectively. All the champions’ race participants were rewarded with ranging cash prizes.
Regina Jemide, the Head of School at Riverbank, on behalf of the schools, expressed delight at the flawless organization of the programme. She commended Zenith Bank for creating a platform, which serve as the bedrock for swimming development in Nigeria tasking other to emulate the sponsors.
Swimming Section Chairman, Ikedichi Kanu, was appreciative of the schools, parents and officials.
“It has been a roller-coaster ride for every one of us. The event is growing by the years through the efforts of everyone. We look forward to a more exciting and bigger event next Saturday when we will stage the secondary schools event,” Kanu stated.