Milo Basketball Championship Central Conference ends in Ilorin as Benue
and FCT Win
Akpur College, Gboko, Benue State and Government Secondary School, Karu,
FCT have emerged champions in the girls and boys categories respectively at the
Central Conference of the 22nd Milo Secondary Schools Basketball
Championship.
In the girls category, Akpur College, Gboko, Benue State defeated their Queen
Amina College, Sabon-Tasha, Kaduna State counterparts 35 to 31 to emerge
champions while the boys from Government Secondary School, Karu, FCT
outclassed their Father O’Conel Science College, Minna, Niger State opponents
34 to 23 in a thrilling encounter.
Speaking on this 2
nd of the four series Conferences, Category Manager for
Beverages, Nestlé Nigeria, Mr. Olutayo Olatunji said, “At MILO, we believe that
through participation in sports, children learn grit and imbibe values that help
them on their journey to success in life. We are therefore committed to the MILO
Secondary Schools Basketball Championship in Nigeria. We are delighted that we
are able to return the Championship after a break caused by the COVID-19
pandemic”.
“Let me use this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to developing talents,
enforcing healthier lifestyle, and instilling values and lessons for success in life
through this Championship. The MILO Secondary Schools Basketball