{
  "id": 12990684,
  "title": "FedPoly Bauchi Rector Honoured as Grand Pillar of Sports Devt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/fedpoly-bauchi-rector-honoured-as-grand-pillar-of-sports-devt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T00:09:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/09/fedpoly-bauchi-rector-honoured-as-grand-pillar-of-sports-devt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alhaji Sani Usman, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has been awarded the Grand Pillar of Sports Development Award for his dedication to promoting sports within the institution. The prestigious recognition was bestowed upon him during the grand finale of the 2026 Rector’s Cup, an event which showcased the sporting talents of students across the polytechnic. Competing in various disciplines such as football, basketball, volleyball, and track events, the students displayed their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. The School of General Studies emerged victorious, winning gold medals in both male and female football categories, while the School of Management Sciences took the silver medal. The School of Environmental Technology was recognized as the Most Disciplined Team, honoring their exemplary behavior throughout the competition. Speaking at the event, Rector Usman praised the Sports Advisory Committee for organizing a successful sporting event and encouraged students to maintain their enthusiasm while balancing sports with academic pursuits. The Chairman of the Governing Council and Council Sports Ambassador, Hon. Patrick Ogunyemi, expressed delight at the event's turnout and emphasized the importance of sustained investment in sports, as it benefits students by discovering talents, fostering discipline, and building a strong sense of community.",
  "summary": "*General Studies department clinches Rector’s Cup Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Alhaji Sani Usman, has been honoured with the prestigious Grand Pillar of Sports Development Award",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}