Oyo Inter-ministerial Football Competition: Education Ministry Thrashes Agric Ministry, Secures Final Spot

The Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has booked a place in the final of the ongoing Oyo State Civil Service Inter – Ministerial Football Competition.

The much coordinated side defeated her counterpart from the Ministry of Agric by 5 goals to one (5-1) during the encounter played at the School Field of Ikolaba High School, Ibadan.

Speaking shortly after the game, the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology.  Prof. Salihu Adelabu, admonished the players to see the competition as a fun and way to be healthier.

Prof. Adelabu expressed gratitude to the Oyo State Government for the opportunity, saying  the exercise will promote unity among civil servants and encourage them to embrace sports  leading to increased productivity.

He also expressed optimism that the ministry of Education, Science, and Technology will lift the Trophy at the end of the final.

He said: This is a novelty match organized for all Civil servants in the State.

“Work without play makes a jack a dull boy. I just want to appreciate His excellency, the Governor of Oyo State for approving this kind of game, it creates more relationship and sportsmanship among the Civil servants.

“I just want every staff member to know that the game is for fun, and we should sustain that.

“In the Ministry of Education, we are looking forward to lifting the trophy. As we are going to the final now, we are very optimistic that we are going to win the final.

The Oyo State Inter-Ministerial Football Match is part of a week-long celebration of Civil Service Week.

The event had in attendance, the Permanent Secretaries/Inspectors General of Education (PS/IGs).

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