OJO, LAGOS STATE– Marking a historical turning point in its 10-year journey, Lillyland Schools, Iba, effectively staged its inaugural Inter-House Sports Competitors on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The occasion, held at the prestigious Lagos State University (LASU) Sports Centre, saw Green Home, widely known as WATSEE, become the total champions following a dominant screen throughout numerous track and field events.
The first edition was characterised by high-octane competition and a vibrant environment, as students from the four competing homes vied for top honours in front of an audience of parents, teachers, and neighborhood leaders.
Green House secured the top area on the podium with an excellent haul of 15 gold medals. Yellow Home followed carefully as the first runner-up, showcasing amazing consistency throughout the board, while Blue and Red Houses placed third and 4th, respectively.
The Head of Schools, Pastor (Mrs) Thecla Ogwumike, presented the total winners’ trophy to Green House amidst cheers from the “WATSEE” advocates.
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In his keynote address, the Chairman of Lillyland Schools, Mr Emmanuel Ogu Oparah, described the competitors as a crucial transition towards building durability and leadership skills in the students.
He stressed that the primary goal of the event was to foster unity and healthy rivalry instead of just the pursuit of medals.
“Whether you win or not, participation, stability, and team effort are the true triumphes,” Oparah mentioned, urging the children to carry the lessons found out on the field into their scholastic and personal lives.
He likewise paid a moving tribute to his spouse, Lillian Oparah, recognizing her as the visionary behind the school’s facility and its decade of development.
The occasion was more than a school-specific competitors; it served as a regional gathering, attracting participation from seven other schools within the Iba area.
This welcomed competition included depth to the track events and reinforced the ties in between Lillyland and neighbouring universities.
Dignitaries in attendance consisted of the Chairman of the event, Nwachukwu Kenneth, and the Parents-Teachers Online Forum (PTF) Chairman, Ifeoma Ibeh.
Their presence, along with different sponsors, highlighted the neighborhood’s commitment to holistic education that stabilizes intellectual rigour with physical advancement.
Following the success of this first getaway, the school management has actually validated that the Inter-House Sports Competition will now become an annual fixture in the school’s academic calendar.
This commitment aims to make sure that sports remain a cornerstone of the Lillyland experience, promoting fitness and discipline for years to come.