The 2025 Obasa Games Athletics Championships produced weeks of excitement, raw talent and dramatic sprint finishes as Lagos schools battled for supremacy across the track. While several schools shone in individual events, the biggest statement of the meet came from Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Lakowe, who emerged as the dominant relay team of the competition.
The Lakowe-based school powered to first place in both the 4 x 100 metres Under 18 Girls Final and the 4 x 100 metres Under 18 Mixed Relay Final, a feat that immediately set them apart as the overall standout performers of the athletics programme. Their performances were built on synchronised baton exchanges, race execution and disciplined teamwork, proving that collective strength can triumph over individual brilliance.
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Although Iwerekun Community Senior High did not win any of the individual sprint titles, their relay achievements earned them two historic gold medals and solidified their status as the undisputed relay champions of Obasa Games 2025.
BREAKDOWN OF EVERY EVENT
100 metres Under 15 Girls Final
The Under 15 Girls sprint title went to Okonkwo Nnwoma of Surulere Girls Junior Secondary School, who delivered a confident and composed race, stopping the clock at 12.8 seconds. Her speed and clean drive phase put her clear of the field.
Full results
1st – Okonkwo Nnwoma (Surulere Girls Jnr Sec, District 4) – 12.8 secs
2nd – Janet Kehinde (Awori Ajeromi Jnr Sec, District 5) – 13.0 secs
3rd – Fatai Aminat (Itolo Girls, District 4) – 13.2 secs
4th – Udukwali Esther (Iwerekun Jnr, District 3) – 13.4 secs
5th – David Miracle (Community Jnr Grammar, District 1) – 13.7 secs
6th – Akani Taiwo (Igando Community Jnr Grammar, District 1) – 13.9 secs
100 metres Under 15 Boys Final
The boys category showcased emerging speedster John Bright of Patrick Grammar School, who dominated the field with a strong finish in 12.0 seconds.
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Full results
1st – John Bright (Patrick Grammar, District 3) – 12.0 secs
2nd – Fadahunsi Mayowa (Ansar ul Deen, District 4) – 12.2 secs
3rd – Iranioye Oluwatoyin (Araromi Jnr Sec, District 4) – 12.4 secs
4th – Adebayo Maliki (Ireakari Jnr Grammar, District 6) – 12.6 secs
5th – Ike Samuel (Badary Jnr Grammar, District 5) – 13.6 secs
DNS – Olaniyi Ibrahim (Epetedo Jnr, District 3)
100 metres Under 18 Girls Final
In one of the most technically impressive sprints of the day, Shodipo Eniola of Oreyo Senior High School stormed to victory in 12.2 seconds, maintaining a smooth stride pattern from start to finish.
Full results
1st – Shodipo Eniola (Oreyo Senior High, District 2) – 12.2 secs
2nd – Okhofon Princess (Ijaiye Housing Estate Snr, District 1) – 12.5 secs
3rd – Dairo Zainab (Metropolitan Senior College, District 6) – 12.6 secs
4th – Balogun Kehinde (Ikorodu Senior Grammar, District 2) – 12.9 secs
5th – Nnamdi Chiamaka (Orisunbare Senior High, District 1) – 13.2 secs
DNF – Igbokwe Amarachi (Awodi Ora Senior Sec, District 5)
100 metres Under 18 Boys Final
In one of the most anticipated races, Ganiyu Olamilekan of Ikorodu Grammar School claimed gold with a sharp 11.2 seconds, showing exceptional top-end speed.
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Full results
1st – Ganiyu Olamilekan (Ikorodu Grammar, District 2) – 11.2 secs
2nd – Basiru Yunus (Statelite Senior Sec, District 5) – 11.3 secs
3rd – Jeffy Prize (Apostolic Church Grammar, District 2) – 11.6 secs
4th – Akanbi Michael (Babs Fafunwa Snr Grammar, District 6) – 11.8 secs
5th – Kareem Royahn (Okota Snr Sec, District 6) – 11.9 secs
6th – Solomon Abiodun (Stadium Senior High, District 4) – 12.1 secs
4 x 100 metres Under 15 Girls Final
Otta Ikosi Senior High School delivered a dominant performance in the girls’ relay, crossing the line in 56.0 seconds.
Full results
1st – Otta Ikosi Snr High (District 3) – 56.0 secs
2nd – Muslim Junior College (District 2) – 56.2 secs
3rd – Ogba Junior Grammar (District 6) – 57.3 secs
4th – Oke Ira Junior Grammar (District 6) – 57.6 secs
5th – Elomoro Community Jnr College (District 3) – 58.2 secs
6th – State Junior High (District 5) – 60.0 secs
4 x 100 metres Under 15 Boys Final
Lagos State Junior Model College claimed a convincing win with a fleet time of 51.3 seconds.
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Full results
1st – Lagos State Junior Model (District 1) – 51.3 secs
2nd – Iloro Junior Grammar (District 1) – 54.4 secs
3rd – Government Jnr Model College (District 2) – 57.7 secs
4th – Awori Ajeromi Jnr High (District 5) – 57.9 secs
DQ – Onitolo Community Junior High (District 4)
4 x 100 metres Under 18 Girls Final
A masterclass in relay precision from Iwerekun Community Senior High, who finished in 52.1 seconds.
Full results
1st – Iwerekun Comm Snr High (District 3) – 52.1 secs
2nd – Ijaiye Housing Estate Snr (District 1) – 52.9 secs
3rd – Zumratul Snr College (District 2) – 54.7 secs
4th – Ifesowapo Aboru Snr Sec (District 1) – 55.5 secs
DNF – Ijaiye Ojokoro Snr College (District 1)
DNF – Awodi Ora Senior Sec (District 5)
4 x 100 metres Under 18 Boys Final
The Apostolic Church Grammar School secured gold with a powerful 46.6 seconds, the fastest relay time of the meet.
Full results
1st – The Apostolic Church Grammar (District 2) – 46.6 secs
2nd – Ifesowapo Aboru Snr Sec (District 1) – 47.5 secs
3rd – Ijaiye Housing Estate Snr College (District 1) – 47.9 secs
4th – Government Senior College Ikoyi (District 3) – 48.1 secs
5th – Stadium Senior High (District 4) – 48.4 secs
DNF – Statelite Senior Sec (District 5)
4 x 100 metres Under 15 Mixed Relay Final
Millennium Senior Secondary School produced a clean and coordinated run to take gold in 51.8 seconds.
Full results
1st – Millennium Senior Sec (District 1) – 51.8 secs
2nd – Ifesowapo Aboru Jnr Sec (District 1) – 52.2 secs
3rd – Ansar ur Deen College (District 4) – 54.1 secs
4th – Odo Obara Senior High (District 3) – 54.3 secs
5th – Oreyo Junior Grammar (District 2) – 54.6 secs
6th – Kuje Junior Sec (District 5) – 57.3 secs
4 x 100 metres Under 18 Mixed Relay Final
In their second major triumph of the day, Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Lakowe, won the mixed relay in 49.3 seconds, sealing their place as the top school of the 2025 competition.
Full results
1st – Iwerekun Community Senior High (District 3) – 49.3 secs
2nd – Zumratul Senior Grammar (District 2) – 50.9 secs
3rd – Iponri Estate Senior High (District 4) – 52.1 secs
4th – Awodi Ora Senior Sec (District 5) – 52.4 secs
5th – Oke Odo Unity Senior College (District 1) – 52.7 secs
6th – Epetedo Senior High (District 3) – 53.6 secs
PRIZE MONEY AND CLOSING NOTE
Winners from all categories will receive medals and financial rewards at the football finals ceremony. A total of twelve million naira has been allocated to reward athletes across all sporting events in the 2025 Obasa Games.
The depth of performances across every lane and district reflects a bright future for athletics in Lagos. From individual sprint brilliance to masterfully executed relay victories, the Obasa Games 2025 once again confirmed its role as one of Nigeria’s strongest platforms for discovering young sports talent.
