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Michael Okpara College of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), emerged as the general champions of the inaugural Abia State Tertiary Training Sports activities Fiesta (ASTEF 2025), dominating the four-day sporting extravaganza with a complete of 87 medals.
The maiden version, which concluded immediately with a vibrant closing ceremony, noticed 16 larger establishments throughout Abia State compete in 22 sporting occasions, together with athletics, soccer, swimming, kickboxing, chess, judo, wrestling, and varied racket video games.
MOUAU secured 51 gold, 30 silver, and 6 bronze medals to high the medal desk, carefully adopted by Gregory College, Uturu (GUU), with 64 medals, and the Federal Polytechnic, Ogbanna Onu, with 71.
The ultimate day featured intense competitions in soccer and swimming, drawing cheers from college students and dignitaries alike. Talking on behalf of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Chief of Workers Pastor Caleb Ajagba lauded the taking part faculties for his or her self-discipline and sportsmanship, emphasizing that the essence of the fiesta went past medals.
“Whereas we have a good time our medal winners, do not forget that this occasion is just not merely about gold, silver, or bronze. It’s about forging unbreakable bonds of unity, understanding, and shared objective among the many future leaders of our state. The best trophy received from this fiesta is the unity we have now constructed,” Pastor Ajagba acknowledged.
The Pupil Union Governments (SUGs) of the taking part establishments expressed their appreciation to the Governor and his crew, noting that the fiesta efficiently bridged gaps between tertiary college students and fostered inter-institutional concord.
Remarks from the Commissioner for Tertiary Training and the Particular Adviser to the Governor on Tertiary Establishments additional counseled the excessive requirements of group and efficiency.
The profitable conclusion of ASTEF 2025 units a promising precedent for future editions, positioning it as a key platform for youth growth, sporting excellence, and unity amongst Abia State’s tertiary establishments.
