Lagos State Sports Commission in conjunction with Sports Global Ambassadors organized an all-Track event for school students in order to commemorate the 2022 Int’l day of Sports for Development and Peace.
The event which was held in two Phases: inside the Indoor Hall, Molade Okoya-Thomas building, Teslim Balogun Stadium, and the Mainbowl of the Stadium, featured Private and Public Schools across the 6 Education Districts.
Students deliberated passionately about the role of sports in conflict resolution and peace in a Symposium on the “Role of Sports in Russia / Ukraine Crisis” and also participated in Track events.
In his keynote address, the Director-General, Lagos State sports commission, Oluwatoyin Gafaar, said it’s an opportunity to gather youths and teach them how to employ the instrument of sports in resolving conflicts that exist all over the world.
He said no matter what people do, no matter the situation, people have to come to the round table to have a meaningful discussion in resolving the differences between them, stating further that, Sports is a good tool in resolving Conflicts.
“It’s an opportunity for us, so, that our youths know right from this age that it is not about violence, rather it’s about discussion, engagement and resolving conflict without resulting to violence.
“Sport is a good tool that could be used in resolving conflict to have a very good and successful resolution”, Director General Lagos State sports commission, Oluwatoyin Gafaar, stated.
Director School Sports, Lagos State Sports Commission, Oluyomi Oluwasanmi, said Sports is the only platform that can bring about unity, peace, and tranquility for a Nation, stating further that the event has been interesting and impressive being the first to be organized where both Public and Private Schools competed together.
Executive Trustee of Ambassador initiative for Youth Development and conflict Resolution, Ndidi Edeoghon known as “COACH DD” in her remarks submitted that the 4 pillars which Sports Global Ambassadors accentuate are Leadership, Tolerance, Conflict Resolution & morality amongst Adolescents.
