16/03/2026
_*ESSSG 2026: NSUKKA ZONE EMERGES OVERALL WINNERS OF ENUGU STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS GAMES*_
The Enugu State Secondary Schools games, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in partnership with the Post Primary Schools Management Board Enugu, held over the weekend at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr. Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jnr., appreciated the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for prioritizing youth development, education, and sports. He thanked the Chairman of PPSMB, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hilary Mgbodile, for the strong partnership that made the competition possible.
222 secondary schools participated in the qualifying competition across 6 education zones: Agbani, Awgu, Enugu, Obollo, Nsukka, and Udi. 422 outstanding student athletes represented their zones in Athletics, Football, Volleyball, and Table Tennis.
*Results:
1st - Nsukka Zone (10 gold, 9 silver, 5 bronze)
2nd - Enugu Zone (6 gold, 1 silver, 6 bronze)
3rd - Awgu Zone (3 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze)
The 2026 Enugu State secondary school games have set a foundation for greater opportunities for young athletes in the state.
Signed,
Juliet Hamunachi Enyi
PRO, PPSMB Enugu
For: The Executive Chairman,
PPSMB, Enugu