Fumbisi Senior High/Agric School (FUMSEC) lit up with pride and celebration as the PE and Sports Department hosted a memorable Awards and Dinner Night to honor the school’s outstanding athletes. The event followed FUMSEC’s stellar performance at the 2025 Inter-Zonal and Super-Zonal competitions, where the school clinched 1st place at the 9th Zonal Inter-School Sports Competition with 387 points — edging out AZANSTECH (385 points) and SANSEC (255 points).
The school’s athletes showcased excellence across multiple disciplines, including athletics, cross-country, handball, soccer, volleyball, and netball, proving that determination and teamwork can overcome even the most daunting challenges.
Honoring Excellence: Awards That Inspire
The night was filled with excitement and emotion as students were recognized for their hard work and achievements. The awards presented included:
🏅 Most Improved Player Award
🏆 Best Player Award
🌟 Special Performance Award
🤝 Team Awards
These accolades not only celebrated individual brilliance but also highlighted the collective spirit that propelled FUMSEC to the top of the leaderboard.
Mr. Prosper Awentirim Adii, Head of the PE and Sports Department, delivered a passionate speech urging the school and community to build on this momentum. He stressed the importance of looking forward, not backward, and called for investment in equipment, facilities, and human resources to sustain FUMSEC’s sporting excellence.
He specifically requested for footballs, handballs, and volleyballs
Boots for all sports disciplines
A new high jump crossbar
Running shoes (only four pairs remain from 2017)
Mr. Adii also acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Mr. Abukari Dramani and Mr. Apula Felix for their dedicated training of the volleyball and handball teams, respectively.
Sports and Academics: A Winning Combination
Highlighting the synergy between sports and education, Mr. Adii reminded students that athletic success should go hand-in-hand with academic achievement. He emphasized that sports enhance cognitive development, build resilience, and teach time management — all essential skills for lifelong success.
“Being a student-athlete means being disciplined, focused, and driven — both on the field and in the classroom,” he said.
In a moving address, Mr. Michael Addapiim, Headmaster of FUMSEC, expressed deep pride in the students’ accomplishments. He praised the team for competing fiercely against better-resourced schools, emphasizing that their success was a testament to resilience, discipline, and unity.
Despite financial constraints, Mr. Addapiim reaffirmed the school’s commitment to supporting its athletes. He revealed that the school had to make tough decisions to manage limited resources but never compromised on nurturing talent. In a powerful gesture of dedication, he pledged to personally fund the printing of certificates if necessary — a promise that drew heartfelt applause.
“It’s not just about rewards,” he said. “It’s about recognizing effort, encouraging hard work, and making the most of every opportunity.”
Looking Ahead with Pride and Purpose
The 2025 Sports Awards Night was more than a celebration — it was a rallying cry for continued excellence, unity, and growth. With the right support, FUMSEC’s student-athletes are poised to reach even greater heights, inspiring their peers and uplifting the entire community.
As the night ended with cheers, laughter, and heartfelt gratitude, one thing was clear: FUMSEC is not just building champions — it’s shaping future leaders.
