NAPS Unites Polytechnic Pride: IJAKADI 2025 Ignites a Nation of Excellence

The 2025 edition of the Nigeria Polytechnic Games Association (NIPOGA) tagged IJAKADI 2025 concluded with a resounding celebration of unity, talent, and polytechnic pride at the Federal Polytechnic Offa. In a closing ceremony that echoed the values of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), the event brought together a vibrant array of student athletes, dignitaries, and organizers from across Nigeria.

Comrade Oyewumi Festus Ayomide, National President of NAPS, delivered an inspiring closing remark that called on polytechnic students to carry forward the energy of IJAKADI. “Our athletes have proven that polytechnic students are a formidable force—both in skill and spirit—and today we witnessed a historic testament to our unity and excellence,” he stated.

His words resonated as he commended the event’s organizers for their professionalism, lauded the athletes for their outstanding performances, and acknowledged the security agencies for ensuring a safe environment throughout the games. The ceremony was not just a farewell to a successful event, but a call-to-action for all Nigerian polytechnic students to remain united and determined in their pursuit of academic and professional greatness.

As the event drew to a close, echoes of “Long live Nigerian students, Long live NAPS, Long live the spirit of NIPOGA!” filled the air—a rallying cry that affirmed the commitment of a generation determined to shape the future.