FUL VC Honours Medalists, Launches New Sports Policy to Boost Campus Athletics

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, has reinforced the University’s commitment to sports development by hosting a reception for medal-winning athletes and unveiling a new policy designed to promote active participation in campus sporting activities.

During the event, Prof. Akinwumi announced that all lectures will now conclude by 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday, creating dedicated time for students to train and engage in sports. “This will now become a permanent practice in the University. We want our students, especially those representing FUL at competitions, to have the support and motivation they deserve. Their sacrifices matter to us,” he stated.

Acknowledging funding challenges, the Vice-Chancellor pledged to continue leveraging his personal networks to attract donors and sponsors, building on initiatives that led to the construction of the University’s mini stadium and lawn tennis courts.

Director of Sports, Mr. Adebayo Ilori, presented a report highlighting FUL’s consistent presence in the World University Games, African Games, and NUGA competitions, noting that the University’s contingent recently secured seven medals (2 Silver, 5 Bronze) across various events at the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition. Ilori also commended Prof. Akinwumi for personally sponsoring a student athlete at the World University Sports Championship in Germany, emphasizing that such direct support was unprecedented.

“The gold may have eluded us this time, but FUL’s name is now on the map in all major university sports competitions. Our flag flew across these events—a feat never achieved before,” Ilori remarked.

The reception underscored FUL’s commitment to institutionalising a culture of sports excellence, ensuring student-athletes receive both time and resources to excel academically and athletically.