{"id":150414,"date":"2025-02-15T11:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T10:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/prioritise-sports-in-curriculum-akwa-ibom-lawmaker-tasks-school-authorities"},"modified":"2025-02-20T15:14:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:14:49","slug":"prioritise-sports-in-curriculum-akwa-ibom-lawmaker-tasks-school-authorities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/prioritise-sports-in-curriculum-akwa-ibom-lawmaker-tasks-school-authorities","title":{"rendered":"Prioritise sports in curriculum \u2013 Akwa Ibom lawmaker tasks school authorities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mr KufreAbasi Edidem, has urged school boards, principals, and headteachers to prioritise sports in their learning curriculum.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that giving sports due attention would promote long-term sports development in public schools and contribute to sustainable growth and lasting success in sports competitions both within and outside Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Edidem, who represents Itu State Constituency, made the call in Uyo on Friday when he hosted the U-19 Women\u2019s Cricket champions and the American Flag Football teams from Community Secondary Commercial School, Ibiaku Itam, in Itu Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>He affirmed that the House was committed to supporting sports and other extracurricular activities in state-owned primary and secondary schools through adequate funding.<\/p>\n<p>In his words: \u201cWe encourage school boards, principals, and headteachers to prioritise sports in the learning curriculum. This will foster long-term sports development in public schools, ensuring sustainable growth and lasting victories in future competitions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The two female cricketers, Inyene Umoh and Deborah Bassey\u2014members of Nigeria\u2019s junior female Yellow Greens\u2014were reported to have defeated New Zealand and Ireland at the ICC U-19 World Cup, which took place in Malaysia from 18th January to 2nd February 2025, finishing in sixth place. Meanwhile, the American Flag Football teams\u2014both male and female\u2014won silver trophies in the Season Three Secondary Schools Championship Finals in Calabar, Cross River State.<\/p>\n<p>In response, the Director of School Sports in the state, Pastor Emmanuel Ebong, stated that the contingent\u2019s visit to the Deputy Speaker was to express appreciation for his contributions to the development of school sports in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Representing the chairman of the State Secondary Education Board, Hon. Ekaette Okon, Ebong praised the Deputy Speaker for being a strong pillar of support for the teams and their game masters. Ebong, who is also the National Vice Chairman of the National School Sports Federation League, NSSFL, mentioned that American Flag Football was introduced in secondary schools about three years ago. He further revealed that Community Secondary Commercial School, Ibiaku Itam, has been selected as a centre for nurturing the game of cricket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mr KufreAbasi Edidem, has urged school boards, principals, and headteachers to prioritise sports in their learning curriculum. 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