Command Day Secondary School Ikeja has emerged overall winner of the 81 Division Inter-Command Secondary Schools Sports Competition 2026, held from February 10 to 12 at the General Tukur Yusuf Buratai Sports Complex.

The three-day sporting event brought together six Command secondary schools under 81 Division, with students competing in various events that tested their physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.

CDSS Ikeja clinched the top position after a series of outstanding performances, demonstrating discipline, resilience and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.

The General Officer Commanding 81 Division Nigerian Army, Adebayo Babalola, who was represented at the event by Ayokunle Owolabi, commended the students for their impressive display of strength, unity and determination. He noted that the competition served as a platform to nurture future leaders while promoting physical fitness and camaraderie among participants.

Also speaking, the Director, 81 Division Education Services, Olatoke Olubo, said the competition was designed not only to identify sporting talents but also to instill discipline, resilience and leadership qualities in the students.

At the end of the competition, Command Secondary School Ojo finished second, followed by Command Day Secondary School Oshodi in third place. Command Secondary School Lagos and Command Day Secondary School Bonny Cantonment placed fourth and fifth respectively.

Senior officers present at the event applauded the students’ efforts and encouraged them to carry forward the lessons of perseverance, teamwork and determination into their academic pursuits and future careers.