LAGOS 2018 HOS CUP COMMENCES ON AUGUST 6

The 13th Edition of the Lagos State Inter-Ministerial Agency Football Competition tagged “Head of Service Cup” will kick off at four designated Centres on Monday, 6th of August, 2018.

The Competition which was introduced in 2006 to foster the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie in the Public Service, also promotes physical fitness among Public Servants.

According to a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service to all Ministries, Agencies, Extra-Ministerial Departments, Local Government and Local Council Development Areas, interested participants are to register their Teams with the Organising Committee at Room 303, Block 20, Public Service Office, the Secretariat, Alausa on or before Monday, 6th August, 2018.

While warning Government Agencies against violating the rules of the competition by fielding ineligible players, the statement noted that a two-year ban awaits any erring Agency found indulging in such deceit.

It, therefore, advised all participating MDAs to adhere strictly to the rules by enlisting Civil Servants with Oracle numbers or Permanent Staff, adding that the categories of people barred from participating in the tournament include all non-pensionable staff, project/ad-hoc staff; contract staff, temporary staff; industrial attaché and staff not yet confirmed.

It stated further that all participating Teams must present their players for comprehensive medical screening at Folarin Coker Staff Clinic before submission of the Team List as only medically certified players shall be eligible to participate in the competition.

The circular also warned MDAs that have registered their Female Teams to ensure participation as failure to honour matches would be sanctioned and erring teams made to refund expenses incurred by the Organising Committee.