The eighth GCU Relays is set to receive a major boost with Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Olomu Kingdom monarch, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, and business mogul,
Chief Andrew Oru among the high-profile personalities expected at Government College Ughelli on Saturday.
The gathering of prominent government officials, traditional rulers, corporate leaders and sports administrators is expected to add significance to the annual athletics competition, which has become an important platform for nurturing young talents.
Also expected are Delta State Sports Commission Chairman Onoriode Oborevwori, the Commissioner for Education, the SUBEB Chairman and Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Chief Jaro Egbo.
The occasion for Akpomudje comes with two important milestones. The Olomu monarch will celebrate one year on the throne on the same day, with plans to honour deserving individuals with traditional chieftaincy titles before attending the athletics competition.
It will equally be his final GCU Relays appearance as President General Worldwide of GCUOBA, with the association’s leadership transition scheduled for January 2027.
The monarch confirmed the double engagement, saying he would first attend to his coronation anniversary activities before proceeding to the school grounds for the relays.
One of the major issues expected to attract attention at this year’s competition is the proposed transformation of the existing six-lane tartan track into a nine-lane facility.
The presence of government officials and influential stakeholders is expected to provide an opportunity to advance the reconstruction proposal, which could significantly improve the school’s athletics infrastructure and expand the competition’s capacity.
