Gombe govt reveals plan for successful, impactful 2026 Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Champ

…Proposes one week schools break

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Gombe State Government has revealed it planto declare a one week break for schools in the state to participate in the 2026 edition of Gombe Inter-secondary Schools Athletics and Principals’ Cup Football Competition.

Gombe State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Aisha Umar Maigari, who gave the assurance in a chat with sports journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing Gombe State Inter-secondary Schools Athletics Championship, however explanation that the approval will only be possible if the competition do not clash with the schools academic calendar.

Dr. Aisha, who assured that the Gombe State Government will continue to support the grassroots sports and other programmes aim at developing talents in the state.

“The State Government is in support of the Gombe State Inter-secondary Schools Athletics Championship and the Principals Cup Football Competition, and that is why His Excellency has approved a one week break for schools to participate in the competitions, and this is in tandem with the Federal Government policy.

“We are ready to approve a week break for next year’s edition if it doesn’t clash with our schools calendar, we will do it in a way that it doesn’t affect the school calendar, and we are able to deliver our curriculum for our students will study and prepare for their exams.

“Our support is that we have provided one of our schools as a camp for the teams and I think that is the greatest support. It is one of His Excellency’s legacies to ensure it benefit children of Gombe State. We have also asked our teachers to support and ensure the success of the games.

“Besides, we have also provided a conducive atmosphere for the schools and athletes to compete during the games,” Dr. Aisha Umar said.