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IKONO CONTINGENTS DAZZLE AT ITU ZONAL UBEC/SUBEB BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOL SPORTS COMPETITION



The Itu Zonal UBEC/SUBEB Basic Education School Sports Competition, held recently at PCN School, Ibiaku, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, turned out to be a triumphant outing for students representing Ikono Local Government Area, who delivered an exceptional performance across multiple sporting categories.


Track Events


800 Metres Race


Girls: Emem Sunday Ekwere (Government School, Aka Ekpeme) – 1st Position


Boys: Etimbuk J. Ekpenyong (Methodist School, Ikot Ayan Ndiya) – 1st Position


200 Metres Race


Girls: Imoh Otobong Effiong (Government School, Ikot Akpa Ayara) – 1st Position


Boys: Destiny Edet Etim (Holy Child Catholic School, Nung Udoe Itak) – 1st Position

Mfoniso Otobong Okon (Government School, Ikot Akpa Ayara) – 2nd Position


400 Metres Race


Girls: Emem Sunday Ekwere (Government School, Aka Ekpeme) – 1st Position


Boys: Idorenyin Daniel Sunday (Government School, Aka Ekpeme) – 3rd Position


100 Metres Race


Girls: Esther Ita James (Government School, Ikot Akpa Ayara) – 1st Position

Peace Gabriel Francis (St Joseph’s Catholic School, Uyo Obio) – 3rd Position


Boys: Mfoniso Otobong Okon (Government School, Ikot Akpa Ayara) – 1st Position


Field Events


Long Jump


Girls: Emem Sunday Ekwere (Government School, Aka Ekpeme) – 1st Position

Bright Joseph Udo (Methodist School, Mbiafun) – 3rd Position


Boys: Ubong Abasi U. Ekong (Holy Child Catholic School, Nung Udoe Itak) – 1st Position


High Jump


Girls: Uwakmfon Ndianabasi Matthew (Government School, Ikot Akpa Ayara) – 1st Position

Esther Ita James (Government School, Ikot Akpa Ayara) – 2nd Position


Indoor and Miscellaneous Events


Ayo (Traditional Game)


Girls: Enobong Nyakno Okon (Methodist School, Ikot Ayan Ndiya) – 2nd Position


Boys: Daniel Effiong Edet (Methodist School, Ukpom Ikot Ntuen) – 2nd Position


Skipping


Girls: Faith Jeremiah Archibong – 1st Position


With this impressive medal haul, Ikono LGA has emerged as the local government with the highest number of athletes qualifying to represent Itu Zone at the forthcoming State Finals, scheduled to take place Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July 2025 at Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Uyo.


These outstanding results not only reflect the talent, discipline and dedication of the young athletes, but also reaffirm Ikono’s reputation as a stronghold of grassroots sporting excellence in Akwa Ibom State.


As the countdown to the State Finals begins, the entire Ikono community rallies behind its champions with high hopes and unwavering pride.



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