By Uche Amunike
The inaugural edition Sixth Form Games, a sporting competition designed to promote unity, leadership, and healthy competition, was successfully held in Lagos on November 29, 2025.
The event, which took place at the Yaba College of Technology, brought together students from top sixth form schools in the city, providing a platform for them to showcase their skills and talents.
Founder and Event Coordinator, Chidera Nweke, stated that the goal of the Sixth Form Games is to create a platform that brings sixth form students together, building character, confidence, and connections.
Her words: ‘Seeing young people come together through sports and healthy competition is exactly why the Sixth Form Games was created.’
‘Our goal was to create a platform that brings sixth form students together in a way that builds character, confidence, and connection. As a secondary school student, sports was what I had to lean on whenever my academics didn’t always fall through, and I believe they deserve a good amount of attention.‘
The event featured various sporting activities, including football, relay races, and basketball matches, with participating schools showcasing their skills and teamwork.
Schools that took part included Oxbridge Tutorial College, Westerfield College, Maple Canadian, Edgewood College, Multiplan Pathway College, and Temple College. All of the participating schools had strong representation, with students displaying impressive sportsmanship and team spirit.
Nweke explained that the long-term goal is to make the Sixth Form Games an annual tradition, advancing in scale, participation, and impact.
‘We envision the Sixth Form Games to be a premier sporting event that brings together young people from different backgrounds and schools, promoting unity and healthy competition,’ she said.
The event aims to develop confidence, sportsmanship, and leadership qualities in students, preparing them for university-level academics and future careers.
The Sixth Form Games is an initiative aimed at addressing the growing need for inter-school sports platforms, focusing on sixth form students often overlooked in extracurricular athletic programming.
‘We recognized that sixth form students are often left out of sporting events, and we wanted to create a platform that caters to their needs,’ Nweke added.
The event was made possible by the support of sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, including Navante Oil & Gas Companies Limited. Nweke expressed her appreciation to all those who contributed to the event’s success, saying: ‘We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, without whom this event would not have been possible.’
The Sixth Form Games was not just about winning or losing; it was about building relationships, fostering teamwork, and promoting healthy competition. The event provided a platform for students to develop lifelong skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
The success of the Sixth Form Games has paved the way for future editions, and preparations are already underway. Interested parties can connect with the official Sixth Form Games Lagos platforms via sixthformgameslagos@gmail.com or Instagram: @thesixthformgameslagos for further announcements.
The Convener, Chidera Nweke, expressed her commitment to ensuring the continued success of the event. She reiterated: ‘We are committed to expanding and elevating this initiative in the years to come, and we invite all stakeholders to join us in our mission to promote youth development and sportsmanship.‘
The Sixth Form Games has demonstrated the power of sports to bring people together, promote unity, and inspire young people to be their best selves. As the event continues to grow and evolve, it is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people in Lagos and beyond.
