Nestlé Nigeria is pleased to announce the highly anticipated national finals of the 24th
MILO Basketball Championship(MBC).
Taking place from June 23rd to June 28th, 2024,
at the prestigious Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, this
championship will bring together the finest young basketball talents from across the
country.
Launched in 1999 with fewer than 500 schools, the MBC has grown to include over
10,000 schools, nurturing more than 200,000 aspiringathletes annually, now including
children with special abilities.
For over two decades, the MILO Basketball Championship has payed a vital role in
shaping the Nigerian grassroots sports landscape, nurturing talented players who have
achieved remarkable success both locally and internationally.
Additionally, the
championship has been instrumental in instilling crucial life values such as determination,
tenacity, endurance, perseverance, teamwork, and self-confidence in participants,
preparing them for the future.
Speaking at the press conference and draw for the national finals, Mr. Wassim
Ehusseini, Managing Director/CEO of Nestlé Nigeria,represented by the Commercial
Director, Mr. Boladale Odunlami said, “MILO has been a cornerstone of youth
empowerment in Nigeria, providing over 3.5 million school-aged children annually with
opportunities to experience the transformative power of sports through programs like the
MILO Building Champs and the Milo Basketball Championship.
“We firmly believe that
every child, irrespective of their background or physical abilities, deserves the opportunity
to unlock their inherent potential through participation in sports. This is why awe are
unwavering in our commitment to ignite the spirit of champions within the children every
single day by creating opportunities through sports.”
Mrs. Ifeanyi Orabuche, Category Manager for Beverages at Nestlé Nigeria, added, “We
commenced this year’s championship with a pool of over 12,000 talented teams
nationwide.
“The competition has proved to be the most intense yet, culminating in the
traditional selection of only twelve finalists—six teams in each category for boys and girls.
“Though not everyone made it to the finals and only two teams will emerge as winners,
the stories of inspiration and heroism that have emerged from this year’s championship
and the past editions underscore the profound impact sports can have on young athletes,
helping them become the best versions of themselves.”
The twelve qualified teams will compete fiercely for the championship trophy, cash prizes,
basketball kits, and an array of MILO goodies at the finals. Nestlé Nigeria extends its
gratitude to the Lagos State government, the Lagos State Sports Council, the Ministry of
Education, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the championship’s longstanding
partners, the Nigerian Schools Sports Federation (NSSF) and the National Collegiate
Sports Foundation (NCSF), for their invaluable support.
The schools that have qualified for this year’s national finals are as follows:
Northern Conference Girls:
•Government Secondary School, Karu, FCT, Abuja
•Zarumai Model School, Minna, Niger State
•Queen Amina College, Kaduna, Kaduna State
Northern Conference Boys:
•Father O’Connell Science College, Minna, Niger State
•Rumfa College, Kano, Kano State a
•Pantami, Gombe State
Southern Conference Girls:
•Dom-Domingos College, Warri, Delta State
•Topfield College Ajegunle, Apapa,
•Onireke High School, Ibadan, Oyo State
Southern Conference Boys:
•Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
•Ijaye Housing Estate Grammar School, Ijaye, Lagos State
•FAAN Secondary School, Calabar, Cross River State
In addition to the MILO Basketball Championship, MILO annually promotes physical
activity among school-aged children through the MILO Building Champs initiative,
formerly known as the MILO School Sports Development Program. This initiative, which
has spanned 25 years, impacted over 3.5 million children in 2023 alone.
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