The 2025 One Service One Medal (OSOM) Games ends with funfare and peagantry as the Nigeria Police Force emerged as the overall winner on Tuesday.
The sixth edition which took place at the mainbowl of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja ended with the Nigeria Police securing 43 gold, 38 silver, and 34 bronze medals.
On the other hand, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) finished as runners-up with 30 gold, 24 silver, and 25 bronze medals, while the Nigeria Army came third with 15 gold, 34 silver, and 31 bronze medals.
Corporal Dorcas Eworo of the Nigeria Police Force won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after winning nine gold and one silver medal.
While declaring Games closed, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko commended the organizers of the event.
He said the event was beyond expectations with some records broken.
His words, “With our technical team on the ground monitoring performances, we have witnessed athletes shatter national and international records. It is exciting to see them push their limits, and it’s likely that many will achieve their personal bests.”
He further said, “If we continue to nurture and support these athletes over the next six months or year, the possibilities are endless. The impact of the Games is already evident, with a significant number of participants demonstrating enthusiasm and dedication.
“This event has successfully achieved both its social and sporting objectives,” he added.
It would be recalled that the Games which began on April 24 witnessed the participation of the military and para-military in the six-day event.
Those that participated include the Army, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCOS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC) .
Others are; SSS, EFCC, Fire Service, NIA, ICPC, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
The Games is being organized to strengthen inter-agency relationships among the Police, Military, and Paramilitary agencies in Nigeria and also to enhance service delivery through sports.
