Kogi To Host Maiden All Campus Games October 26

The Kogi State Government has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Governor Ododo All Campus Games 2026, with 13 higher institutions expected to participate in the sporting competition.

The tournament, organised by the state Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, will commence on Monday, October 26, at the Federal University Lokoja Sports Complex by 11:00 a.m., while the grand finale is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, disclosed this during a press briefing on the preparations for the competition.

Anyebe said the games would provide a platform for students across the state to showcase their sporting talents, promote healthy competition and strengthen unity among students of higher institutions.

He said the competition would feature football, basketball and volleyball for both male and female teams, with participating institutions competing for honours and bragging rights.

The 13 participating institutions are Kogi State University, Kabba; Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja; Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba; Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (KOICA), Lokoja; Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa; and Kogi State College of Education (Technical), Mopa.

Others are Federal College of Education, Okene; College of Nursing Sciences, Obangede; Federal University Lokoja; Federal Polytechnic, Idah; Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara; College of Agriculture, Kabba; and College of Health Sciences, Idah.

The commissioner described the competition as more than a sporting event, noting that it would help discover hidden talents, nurture future sporting champions and encourage friendship among students from different campuses.

According to him, the initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to youth development through sports and the creation of opportunities for young people to demonstrate their abilities.

He called on participating institutions, students and sports enthusiasts to turn out in large numbers to support their teams and contribute to the success of the maiden edition.

Anyebe also assured residents and participants that adequate security arrangements had been put in place to protect lives and property before, during and after the competition.

He commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his support and commitment to the successful hosting of the event, expressing confidence that the games would provide an exciting sporting experience for students and other sports lovers across the state.