28/12/2025
PRESS STATEMENT
Kaduna State Ministry of Sports Development to grace the 9th Edition of Coach Felix Academics and Sports Foundation Annual Stakeholders Congress.
The Coach Felix Academics and Sports Foundation, Kaduna is pleased to officially announce the Honourable Commissioner, Kaduna State Ministry of Sports Development, Prof. Benjamin K. Gugong, as the Special Guest of Honour at the 9th Edition of the Annual Stakeholders Congress, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 3rd January 2026.
The annual Stakeholders Congress, which has become a flagship platform for dialogue, collaboration and development of grassroots sports and academics in Kaduna State, will bring together key stakeholders from government, sports institutions, educational bodies, private sector partners, coaches, athletes, and community leaders.
The presence of Prof. Benjamin K. Gugong as Special Guest of Honour underscores the Kaduna State Government’s strong commitment to youth empowerment, sports development, and the promotion of education through sports. His leadership and contributions to sports development in the state continue to inspire sustainable growth and excellence within the sector.
The Congress will feature athletics competitions, including 300m, 500m, 1500m races and mixed relays, alongside lectures, interactive sessions, and an award ceremony to recognize outstanding contributions to sports and human capital development.
The Coach Felix Academics and Sports Foundation expresses its profound appreciation to the Kaduna State Ministry of Sports Development for its continued support and partnership in advancing sports as a tool for unity, discipline, and socio-economic development.
Signed,
Osiebe Felix Onoriode
Founder;
Coach Felix Academics and Sports Foundation
Kaduna State