Dr. Alex Sule Mana named as competition manager for 2025 Gombe Inter Secondary School Athletics Competition

...Abbas Mohammed to serve as Chief track judge

By Maxwell Kumoye 

 

The Chairman of Gombe State Amateur Athletics Association (GSAAA), Honourable Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has made public the list of officials who will officiate at the 2025 Gombe Inter Secondary School Athletics Competition.

Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, in a press statement issued on Wednesday, seen by your authoritative and award-winning news channel FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG, 12 top athletics officials with vast experience in managing big athIetics event headed by Honourable Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe will take charge of the competition.

Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, a former board member of Nigeria Football Association now Nigeria Football Federation will be the competition Director General while Dr. Alex Sule Mana is the competition manager.

Prince Simon Ayuba, is the Competition Technical Manager, Chief Track Judge is Abbas Mohammed and Gama Yakubu is Chief Field Judge as well as referee alongside Solomon Achi the Chief Time Keeper.

Honourable Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, explained that because of the importance placed on the competition, they have carefully selected the officials to take charge of the 5 day event that is enjoying positive commendation from key athIetics stakeholders across the country.

Haruna Isa Kalshingi, is the scribe of the week long event while Kolo Mohammed is the Chief Umpire.

73 schools across 11 Local Government Areas (LGA's), officially registered to participate at the Championship.

This highly anticipated event, scheduled to take place from the 19th to 25th of January 2025, will be held at the prestigious Pantami Township Stadium situated in Gombe Metropolis.

The competition, will include both public and private schools such as GDSS Dukku West, GSS Bolari East, Emerald International Academy, and Diocesan High School.

The championship is aimed at promoting sportsmanship, uncover young athletic talents, and foster youth development.

Participants will compete in varieties of events, including:

✓ 100m

✓ 200m

✓ 400m

✓ 800m

✓ 1500m

✓ 3000m 

✓ 4x100m relay

✓ 4x400m relay

Other events are:

✓ Shot put

✓ Long jump

✓ High jump

✓ Triple jump

✓ Javelin

The opening ceremony will include a match pass, which begins 19th January, while the closing ceremony on 25th January will feature the presentation of medals and awards to outstanding athletes and schools.

This initiative, is organized by the Gombe State Athletics Association under the leadership of Honourable Ahmad Shuaibu Gara-Gombe and sponsored by the Green White Green Sports Center.

The event offers more than just competition, participants and spectators will enjoy the fully-equipped and secured Games Village, accommodation, healthcare, food, and entertainment, making it a holistic experience.

Organizers are excited about the strong response and are committed to delivering a well-organized and competitive event that will serve as a platform for nurturing future athletes and fostering collaboration among schools.

OFFICIATING OFFICIALS 

• Director General 

Hon Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe

• Competition Manager 

Dr. Alex Sule Mana

• Technical Manager/TIC

Prince Simon Ayuba

• Referee/Chief Field Judge

Gama Yakubu J.

• Chief Track Judge

Abbas Mohammed 

• Chief Time Keeper

Solomon Achi

• Chief Call Room Referee

Shehu Kagara 

• Chief Starter/coordinator 

Victor Charles 

• Starter Assistant/ Recall Starter 

Sani Nuhu Abdullahi

• Chief Umpire

Kolo Mohammed 

• Competition Secretary 

Haruna Isa Kalshingi

• Chief Competition Steward

Goni Ali

KEY DATA OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP

 

✓ Arrival of delegates - 18th January 

✓ Accreditation/Opening ceremony - 19th January 

✓ Start of competition - 20th January 

✓ Number of schools - 73 schools, 2,000 athIetes 

✓ Number of LGA - 11

✓ Events to be competed for 26

✓ Venue - Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe Metropolis

✓ Special offer - Fully-equipped and secured Games Village, accommodation, healthcare, food, and entertainment

✓ Closing ceremony - 25th January 

✓ Sponsor - Green White Green Sports Center