LASU Welcomes FASU and NUGA Facilities Inspection Committee
Lagos State University (LASU) is hosting a facilities inspection by the Federation of African University Sports (FASU) and the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) in preparation for the 11th All Africa University Games, scheduled for Lagos 2024.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Lagos State University (LASU) is hosting the facilities inspection team from the Federation of African University Sports (FASU) and the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) as they assess the sports amenities ahead of the 11th All Africa University Games, tagged Lagos 2024. This event marks a significant step in ensuring the university’s preparedness to host the prestigious continental sports event.
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The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, warmly welcomed the committee on behalf of the entire LASU community. She expressed the university’s enthusiasm and readiness to collaborate with FASU and NUGA to deliver a successful and memorable sporting event.
“The Lagos State University is honored to host the inspection team and demonstrate our state-of-the-art facilities. We are committed to providing an excellent environment for athletes across Africa to compete and excel. This visit is pivotal in our preparation for the All Africa University Games,” stated Professor Olatunji-Bello.
The inspection visit, scheduled for June 12 and 13, 2024, involves a comprehensive review of LASU’s sports infrastructure, including the stadium, swimming pools, gymnasiums, and other ancillary facilities. The FASU and NUGA officials will assess the readiness of these facilities to host various sports disciplines that will feature in the games.
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LASU has made significant investments in upgrading its sports facilities to meet international standards. The university’s commitment to fostering sports development is evident in its efforts to enhance the infrastructure, ensuring they are equipped to handle the demands of a major sporting event.
The 11th All Africa University Games, slated for Lagos 2024, is expected to attract thousands of student-athletes from across the continent. The event will showcase talent in a wide range of sports, promoting unity and fostering a spirit of healthy competition among African universities.
Professor Olatunji-Bello further emphasized the broader impact of hosting the games: “Beyond the competition, this event represents an opportunity to strengthen ties among African nations and celebrate the diversity and unity of our continent through sports.”
The inspection team’s findings and recommendations will be critical in the final preparations for the games. LASU is poised to address any feedback promptly, ensuring that all facilities are in optimal condition for the athletes and officials arriving for the event.
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The LASU community eagerly anticipates the All Africa University Games, confident that the university will shine on this continental stage. The successful hosting of the games will not only elevate LASU’s profile but also underscore Lagos State’s capability to organize significant international sporting events.
