LASUED Management Honors Student-Athletes Following Global Sporting Success

The management of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, hosted a grand reception to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its student-athletes who secured medals across several international and local competitions over the past year.

The ceremony, held at the Multimedia Complex of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, featured the formal presentation of trophies won at the West African University Games (WAUG), FISU World University Games, Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU), and the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA).

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, herself a former student-athlete, lauded the contingents for their dedication. She emphasized that sports serve as a vital tool for personal development, building the confidence and resilience necessary for life beyond the classroom.

"The university exists because of you," Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye told the athletes. "By choosing discipline and positive engagement over negative influences, you have turned sports into a meaningful endeavor that teaches lasting values."

The university’s rising profile was highlighted by its participation in the FISU World University Games in Germany, where athletes such as Mr. Jesse Jonah and Member Florence represented Nigeria in Taekwondo.

In recognition of her unwavering support for sports development, both FASU and NUGA presented special honorary medals to the Vice-Chancellor during the event.

Management Support and Future Goals

Key university officials joined in the celebration:

The Registrar, Mr. Akinfemiwa Opeoluwa, and Bursar, Mr. Ganiu Ajose Adeniyi, described the athletes as ambassadors who have "etched the university’s name in gold."

The Director of Internal Audit, Mr. Nojeem Isiaka, challenged the Directorate of Sports to aim for a top-three finish in the next NUGA games.

Dr. Adeniyi Jimmy, Director of Sports, noted that LASUED is now a "team to beat" on the world sports map due to the management’s consistent provision of resources.

The Deputy Director of Sports, Ms. Yetunde Balogun, credited the university's success to the Vice-Chancellor’s "motherly leadership style," which prioritizes growth over "do-or-die" pressure. This sentiment was echoed by the student-athlete captain, Fatoye Eniola, who attributed their medals to a collective spirit of sacrifice and institutional backing.

The event reached its climax with a formal decoration ceremony where the Vice-Chancellor personally presented the gold medals, signaling a new era of athletic dominance for the institution.