Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, has become the first public institution to receive the Touch of Unity and Peace ahead of the 2025 Abia State Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta.
The presentation took place at the school’s Administrative Complex. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) Director of Sports, Comrade Benneth Precious Hart, handed the Unity Torch to the Head of the Sports Department in the presence of the Rector, Engr. Dr. Christopher Okoro Kalu.
In his speech, the Rector thanked the state government for including the institution in preparations for the first edition of the state sports fiesta under Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. He said the event will help promote unity among students in all tertiary institutions in Abia and assured that Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic is ready to perform well.
Later, at a brief meeting in the Polytechnic Chamber Congress, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tertiary Education, Dr. Emeka Enyiazu, praised the school’s management and students for supporting sports development. He mentioned the government’s achievements in sports and announced that there would be attractive prizes for top performers.
Dr. Enyiazu also revealed that all participating athletes will receive preparation allowances and accommodation. He added that only schools with proper registration and accreditation tags will be allowed to compete.
The Rector thanked the state government for its continuous support in education and youth development. He instructed the institution’s Director of Sports, Mr. Francis Akubundu, to ensure active participation. He noted that the Polytechnic has already registered for 22 out of the 23 sports scheduled for November 25–29, 2025.
Engr. Dr. Kalu reaffirmed that the management will give full support to the students and provide everything needed for a successful performance at the sports fiesta.
