As part of efforts to develop sporting talents from the grassroots, the Lagos State Government has begun a state wide campaign to introduce and popularise archery across public secondary schools.
The initiative, organised by the Lagos State Sports Commission in partnership with the Lagos State Archery Association, commenced at Sango Junior Secondary School within the Dairy Farms School Complex in Agege and will extend across the state’s six educational districts.
Speaking at the launch of the mentorship and development clinic, the Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Archery Association, Emmanuel Oyeleke, said the programme was designed to institutionalise the sport within the school system while identifying future champions.
“The purpose of this clinic is to introduce the sport and develop talent from the grassroots in every school across Lagos State.
“We are visiting all education districts to exhibit the sport and train game masters. Once these instructors are skilled, they will take over the training of students in their respective schools,” he said.
