Godwin Udoh
Delta State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs. Rose Ezewu said the 7th edition of the Zenith Bank Delta Principals’ Cup will introduction of the National Identification Number (NIN) to check and avoid impersonation during the screening processes.
The Commissioner disclosed this in Asaba, the state capital while briefing journalists, saying, the long week competition will simultaneously commence on Monday 7th October, 2024 across the 25 Local Government Areas of the state.
“The tournament is scheduled to run from Monday, 7th October to Thursday 7th, November, 2024. The official kick off of the competition will be held at Patrick’s College sports field, Asaba on Wednesday 9th October, 2024 and the preliminary stage of the competition will simultaneously commence on monday 7th October 2024 across the 25 local government areas of the state”.
The Sponsor of the football competition, the Zenith Bank PLC, represented by the branch head, Dr. Ifeanyi Attama said the 2024 edition is laced with excitement, aspiration and consolidation.
“Over the years, the competition has witnessed a remarkable surge in competitiveness, with the number of participating teams skyrocketing from 162 in the maiden edition to 460 in the previous year and now soaring to 615 schools in the current year”.
“Nevertheless, the love and ethos of fair play will endure as football serves as a unifying force that transcends tribal, religious, regional, and linguistic boundaries.
“As a proud sponsor, it is this enduring love that we stand for. Participants are encouraged to embrace the competition with excitement, honesty, and regard for their fellow competitors while maintaining sportsmanship”
Speaking earlier, the Competition Consultant, Mr. Tony Pemu said that, every year we try to make the system more credible.
“It is open to all public schools and all registered private schools in the state.
“The good news is that, about twenty states as copy Delta State and after this edition, the next editions will see champion of states compete at the national level”.