Skyline School Sports Ltd, in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secondary Education Board, recenty, launched the maiden edition of the FCT Parents Teachers Association (PTA) Games 2025, a landmark event that united communities in the FCT through sports.

The colorful event highlighted the unifying power of sports within and beyond the educational space, bringing together 12 public secondary schools, as well as private schools and independent parent-athletes who actively participated in the festivities.

Speaking after the event at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, the CEO of Skyline School Sports Ltd, Mr. Johnson Ajagbe, emphasised the importance of school-based sports initiatives in fostering physical, mental and emotional development.

He said: “Our scope is broad; we promote sports at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels. This programme goes beyond competition; it is about inclusion, fitness, and national unity. By next year, we plan to elevate this into a national PTA sports event, involving teachers and parents from across the country.”

Ajagbe called on government and private stakeholders to invest more in sports infrastructure and programmes, both within and outside school settings.

School that participated in the event were JSS Durumi 1, JSS Jabi II, JSS Tudu-Wada, JSS Garki, GSS Karu, ADSS Asokoro, GSS Gwarimpa, MSS Maitama, GSS Apo Resettlement, GSS Gwarinpa Estate, Wesley Schools and Oasis International School, Karu.

The event featured 10 track and field events in both male and female categories, including 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m races, as well as 4x400m and 4x800m relays.

Speaking at the end of competitions, the Director of Special Duties, FCT Education Secretariat, Hajiya Ramatu Abubakar, commended the organisers for a “well-coordinated and impactful programme.

“I honestly didn’t expect such an outstanding performance from both parents and students,” she said, adding: “The spirit of sportsmanship and unity was truly heartwarming. I hope future editions will reach all six area councils.”