Uzere Grammar School Holds 25th Annual Inter-House Athletics Competition

As Ogieh, School Principal Eulogise Gov. Okowa 

By Kelvin Ohoror 

 Uzere Grammar School recently held its 25th annual Inter-House Athletics Competition as Bashorun Askia Ogieh, school principal Elder Moses Ozeze eulogise the governor of Delta State Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for turning Uzere Grammar School to a citadel of modern learning. 

Some of the old  students in attendance

Speaking during the event the Director of Finance and Administration (DESOPADEC) Bashorun Askia Ogieh, ably represented by Mr. Lawrence Eduje, he lauded the state governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for changing the face of Uzere Grammar School to a model school through Bashorun Askia Ogieh, noting that, he wished he was alma-mater of the school .

L-R Chief Mrs. Irene Idjoji, Prince Miakpobi, Mr. Okweri Eric, Mr. Lawrence Eduje, Elder Moses Ozeze and others

He also enjoined the people to support the SMART AGENDA of the Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa led administration which enable them enjoy the dividends of democracy. 

Also speaking at the event the principal of Uzere Grammar School,Elder Moses Ozeze said that, the importance of sports in school and in life of an individual cannot be overemphasized, noting that, It makes the individual fit and healthy, it equally builds character and values in an individual and teaches honesty, teamwork and fair play. 

Chief Jamaho and Mr. Okoludu at the field

Elder Ozeze noted that, gone are the days when those involved in sporting activities were regarded as wasting their precious time, saying that, sports have become very lucrative and it has also become an employer of labour around the world. The sports today will afford us the opportunities of showcasing the talents and skills of our students. 

Sir Israel Afiemo and Chief Abednigo  Ekoko both patrons of Afiemo and Ekoko house watch with keen interest

The school principal while commending the effort of the State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa who gave approval for the massive renovation and new look of the school through the Director of Finance and Administration of DESOPADEC Bashorun Askia Ogieh an old student of the school, noted that, Uzere Grammar School has become a cynosure for Isokos and all Deltans, because it represent a new look. 

The school houses

He also lauded the effort of some of the old students like Prince Sam Ogri who has been registering 25 students for NECO on yearly basis,Chief Sunny Oduose and Napoleon Akpughe who joined him in registering 5 students each for 2018 NECO exams.

inside the town cooling off after the event

 He therefore appealed to prominent individuals to come to the aid of the school by donating sports equipment to the school, noting that, even some of the trophies on display are as old as the school. 

Some the old students cooling off in the town after the inter-house sport

At the end of the Inter-House Athletics Competition, Afiemo House emerged over all winner of the competition while Olokor House and Bashorun Askia Ogieh House came 2nd and 3rd respectively.