FASU Games 2024: Opening and Closing Ceremonies to be Held at UNILAG and LASU
The 11th All African University Games, "Lagos 2024," will be held from September 20 to 29, 2024, with events at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU). The opening ceremony is on September 21, 2024, at UNILAG's Sports Centre, and the closing ceremony is on September 29, 2024, at LASU's Sports Complex.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host the prestigious 11th All African University Games, branded as “Lagos 2024,” from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 29, 2024. The highly anticipated event will take place across two iconic venues: the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU) campuses.
The opening ceremony will kick off the games on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the University of Lagos Sports Centre. This grand event will mark the beginning of a week-long celebration of athletic excellence, cultural exchange, and university spirit.
The closing ceremony, which will bring the games to a spectacular end, is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. The venue for this concluding event will be the Lagos State University Sports Complex.
The ceremonies will feature prominent guests, including:
- His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State
- Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, President of the Federation of African Sports Universities (FASU)
- Prof. Tahir Mamman, Honourable Minister of Education, Federal Republic of Nigeria
- John Owan Enoh, Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
The All African University Games is a celebrated event that brings together student-athletes from across the continent to compete and showcase their skills. The theme for this year's games is “Let’s Unite, Compete and Excel,” emphasizing the spirit of unity and excellence in African university sports.
