Crescent University Unveils New Basketball Court as Staff Commend Initiative

Crescent University, Abeokuta, has constructed and unveiled a new basketball court to enhance students’ training and competitions, following the impressive performance of its sports team at the recently concluded Gateway Tertiary Institution Games 2026.

As part of its commitment to building capacity in sports development and engaging students constructively, the management of Crescent University, Abeokuta, has unveiled the newly constructed basketball court to the university community.

The facility, which was previously a greenfield, has been transformed into an aesthetic, ultra-modern sporting facility designed to support students’ sporting activities.

The new basketball court was unveiled on the university’s online platform through postings featuring a cross-section of pictures of the facility.

In a statement, the Chairman of the Sports Committee, Dr. Surajudeen Jolaosho, expressed appreciation to the leadership of Crescent University for building a befitting court to enhance students’ drills.

Congratulating the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, and the entire university community on the achievement, he said the sports team remained committed to making the institution proud at every competition across all games.

In a related development, a Senior Counselling Psychologist, Mrs. Fausat Aremu, lauded the university management for the basketball court project and other sports intervention initiatives.

She emphasised that sports could serve as a key measure for reducing drug abuse and other maladjusted behaviours among students.

“As counsellors, we recognise that sports is a key measure for reducing drug abuse and other maladjusted behaviours among students.

“This facility will provide our students with a healthy outlet to spend their leisure time productively, instead of engaging in activities that negatively affect their cognitive and social development. We commend management for this great initiative and pledge to continue sensitising students to make good use of the centre,” she said.

In his assessment, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Mikhail Akindoyin, said the initiative would promote sports and other co-curricular activities on campus for the all-round development of students.