It was total excitement within parents and management of the swimming section of the Ikoyi Club 1938 at the weekend as the maiden edition of the NNPC/SNEPCo Swimming competition took centre stage across five age grades of primary and secondary school categories at Ikoyi Club.
The competition witnessed athletes from different schools including the IC Marlins Gang (Ikoyi Club Marlins Gang) competing in the 50m Fly girls and boys, Backstroke girls and boys, Breaststroke girls and boys, Freestyle boys and girls and Individual Medley for both boys and girls.
Speaking during the event, the Chief Upstream Investment Officer, NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services, Bala Wunti, who was ably represented by the Deputy Manager, External Affairs NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services, Mrs. Edith Olubunmi Lawson, said they were happy to be the sponsor of the event.
“It gives me immense pleasure to stand before you today as a proud sponsor of this inter-school swimming competition,” he said.
“At NNPC Ltd, we believe in the power of sports to inspire, build character, and shape the future leaders of tomorrow. Swimming teaches perseverance, discipline, and teamwork-values that are not only critical in the pool but also in life.
“To all the participants: you are already winners for being here. You’ve put in the time, the hard work, and the determination to make it to this stage. We are honored to support an event that highlights such talent, sportsmanship, and passion.
“I also want to take this opportunity to thank our partner, NNPC-SNEPCo, teachers, and coaches for their relentless efforts in making this event possible. Without your dedication, none of this would be achievable.”
Also, the chairman of the swimming section of the Ikoyi Club 1938, Ikedichi Kanu, while appreciating the sponsors, said they were working on how to expose all the athletes that participated at the competition.
“We are excited and things can only get better,” Kanu said.
