The Abia State Ministry of Tertiary Education is organising the 1st Abia State Tertiary Institution Games, which the sports-loving Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, approved.
The games that aim to enhance sporting activities in our tertiary institutions, helping our youths/students to excel in life through sports, will be competed among all private and public institutions in Abia State.
This tertiary institution’s game is the brainchild of the Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Uche Eme-Uche, who, in her wisdom, saw the need to engage students in these games to help promote teamwork, communication, and social skills.
Addressing members of the Central Organising Committee (COC) in the boardroom of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Umuahia, during their inaugural meeting, the Chairman of the COC, Dr. Emeka Enyiazu, Special Adviser to the Governor on Tertiary Education, stated that the Committee was carefully formed to ensure the successful and smooth hosting of the Games.
He expressed sincere appreciation to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to youth and educational development, which enabled the approval and organisation of the Abia State Tertiary Institutions’ Games (ASTIG). Dr
Enyiazu remarked that the Governor’s support demonstrates his administration’s dedication to nurturing talent, promoting unity, and fostering excellence among students in the state’s tertiary institutions.
He also noted that the Games are set to take place from October 28th to 31st, 2025, at the Umuahia Township Stadium, along with other details.
In her speech, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr Chinyere Okeziem-Nwoko, encouraged all members of the Central Organising Committee to endeavour and demonstrate a high level of professionalism in fulfilling their duties, to meet the target set by the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Uche Eme-Uche, for the games.
In his words of appreciation, the Abia State Director of Sports, Comrade Obioma George, thanked the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for approving this competition, which will help in the development of the State’s sports and aid in selecting talented senior athletes for high-level competitions. He also expressed gratitude to the Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education for her initiatives with these games, assuring that the event will be a success.
NAMES OF COMMITTEES WITH THEIR CHAIRMAN
1) Technical Committee – Comdr. Obioma George
2) Ceremonial Committee – Barr. Chinyere Okeziem-Nwoko
3) Marketing Committee – Mr Dodoh Okafor
4) Security Committee – Sir Ken Nwosu
5) Media/Publicity Committee – Mr. Francis Nwaubani (Ag. DG BCA)
6) Accommodation Committee – Mr Chidiebere Nnanna
7) Medical Committee – Dr Peter Ochega
8) Monitoring & Evaluation – Lady Nwomiko Udo-Nwokocha, Ph.D.
9) Sanitation Committee – Mrs Nwakaego Okoji
10) Documentation/Accreditation Committee – Mrs Nwafor Obianuju Glory
11) Mobilisation/Sensitisation- Dr Emeka Enyiazu
Signed:
Dr. Emeka Enyiazu – Chairman
Mrs. Nwafor Obianuju –
Secretary
