Government Day Science Secondary School Jalingo in Taraba State and General Murtala Mohammed College, Yola, in Adamawa State, have emerged champions in the boys’ and girls’ categories, respectively at the Savannah Conference of the 23rd Milo Secondary Schools Basketball Championship.
At the recently concluded Savannah Conference, Taraba’s Government Day Science Secondary School Jalingo, won in the girls’ category by 19 points to 13 points, against Government Secondary School, Numan, Adamawa State.
To win in the boys’ category, General Murtala Mohammed College Yola, scored 39 points against 24 points scored against Dutse Model International College, Dutse, Jigawa State.
Happy Sylvester from Government Day Science Secondary School Jalingo, Taraba State, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament in the girls’ category.
“I do not have words to say how I feel, but I am really, really excited. This is huge, and I never expected it, but with God all things are possible. I thank God, I thank MILO and I thank my teammates,” Sylvester said.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament in the boys’ category is Numan Dickson from General Murtala Mohammed College Yola, Adamawa State.
“I am happy and extremely excited. Thanks to my teammates and coaches. They made my dream come true. I always wanted to be MVP since I started playing basketball, so I am happy,” said Dickson.
Category Manager for Beverages, Nestlé Nigeria, Olutayo Olatunji, reiterated Nestle’s commitment to developing talents, promoting healthier lifestyles, and instilling values for success in life through sports.
States that competed in the Savannah Conference held at the Sanni Abacha Stadium in Kano include Yobe, Borno, Taraba, Zamfara, Gombe, Katsina, Bauchi, Jigawa and host Kano.
Winners of the Savannah Conference in Kano, Central Conference in Abuja, Equatorial Conference in Asaba and Western Conference in Ibadan will compete at the national finals in July.