The rise in social vices currently bedeviling the nation can best be tackled in schools and in homes.
This was the submission of Dr. Gbenga Olowo, Group Chairman, InterGuide Academy at the school’s maiden inter-house sports event held recently at Agege Stadium, Agege, Lagos.
Olowo, who also doubled as the chairman of the occasion, said “Parents have a role to play, schools also have a role to play. School discipline must be revisited. There is no beauty in a child without discipline.”
On a day when Red House (Grace Adegboyega House) came first, Yellow House (Dcns Stella Olowo House) came second, Green House (School House) came third and Blue House (Dr Gbenga Olowo House) came fourth, Dr Olowo urged the government to encourage sports development through schools inter-house sports, inter-companies games.
Proprietress of the school, Dcns Esther Olowo, who reflected on her school days when she was active in the sprints and jumps, urged fair competition among participants.
The Queen of Iwaya Kingdom (Yaba, Lagos), Olori Rebecca Temitope Oloko, a special guest on the day, said her love for children ensured that she made out time for the occasion.
“As a lover of children, today’s event means a lot to me; and I’m already thinking of schools I’m going to be talking to, to replicate things like this, as it will go a long way in helping the kids explore different sports and discover where they best fit.,” she said.
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos Chapter Chairman and United Nations Ambassador, Olatutu Oladunni, commended InterGuide Academy for the sports initiative, stressing that “it is a way of talent identification and talent grooming.
Air vice Marshal Segun Philip (rtrd) urged adoption of sports across all schools, stressing that, “Generally, sports teach discipline, perseverance and commitment, and it will help them develop into the right frame of mind;” while Engr Allen Awosikunde of Sabre Travels stated that sports is the only activity that teaches teamwork.
“In the four walls of the classroom, teamwork is classified as cheating, but in sports and business world, teamwork is key. Teamwork is the future of any successful business. So we should do more sports, as this will teach teamwork.”
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