No fewer than 42 universities across Africa with 21 universities coming from Nigeria competed for honours at the games.

The competition was jointly hosted by LASU and  the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka.

After nine days of competition, the closing ceremony began with a farewell parade by the contingents and the officials.

The Vice-Chancellors of UNILAG and LASU gave their farewell speeches, thanking the Local Organising Committee and the participants for a successful event.

They also thanked FASU for giving the two institutions the opportunity to host the rest of Africa through the competitive event that brought the best out of the competing institutions.

Meanwhile, the Director of Sports, LASU, and member of Local Organising Committee for FASU, Segun Olawunmi, said that the event was a huge success.

He said that the competition was a celebration of universities’ excellence in sport and that participants conducted themselves well.

Olawunmi also said that the event, like every other competition, provided a good platform for the youths to showcase their potential towards securing alternative career through sports.

“The students showcased their very best where spirit of camaraderie and great sportsmanship was displayed throughout the duration of the competition.

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“We started preparing for the competition two years ago, and we were able to put together the facilities and state-of-the-art media coverage.

“We had the support from several corporate organisations and most importantly, the executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

“We also had for the first time in the history of the FASU Games the use of Video Assistant Referee, VAR, in the football event,” Olawunmi said.

At the end of the competitive event, the American University in Cairo, Egypt came first with 46 gold medals, 28 silver and eight bronze medals.

The host school, LASU, came second with 28 gold medals, 30 silver and 26 bronze medals, while UNILAG came third with 25 gold medals, 23 silver and 22 bronze medals.

The next edition of FASU Games will be hosted at the American University in Cairo, Egypt in 2026.

Source: NAN

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The multilateral institution said the state had not only been implementing programmes targeted at improving the quality of life for residents, but had also progressed in upgrading infrastructure to improve the socio-economic situation in the state.

The commendation came from the bank’s Country Director in Nigeria, Mr. Ndiama Diop, who led the institution’s top executive team on a courtesy visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu at the State House in Marina, on Tuesday.

Diop particularly acknowledged the reforms being implemented by the Sanwo-Olu administration in the transportation sector, which has expanded multimodal transportation capability in Lagos.

He said the delivery of intracity rail infrastructure and investment in waterways had positioned the state’s economy to be better than before.

He said: “I want to commend and congratulate the Lagos State government under your leadership for the successful efforts and vision in transforming the transportation landscape of Lagos, which has been the model for a modern city.

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“The administration’s successes across various sectors are visible and they have been strategic moves in catalysing more socio-economic development and growth of the private sector. The quality of infrastructure has also improved people’s lives significantly. These are commendable achievements and we can visibly appreciate the impacts of the great efforts.”

The World Bank chief pitched collaboration with the state government in areas where the state had been experiencing gaps, pledging funding support to improve operational efficiency.

Responding, Sanwo-Olu welcomed partnership with the multilateral institution, noting that Lagos required strategic support to boost capacity in the transportation sector.

The governor said the state had invested heavily in providing modern transportation infrastructure, but said the government had started to move towards service that would reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

He said: “Our vision has been driven by the desire to create sustainable economic prosperity for Lagos. Through our clearly articulated development blueprint, known as THEMES+ agenda, we have been able to intervene in all aspects of governance, especially the public transportation, with the intention to move people in predictable time.”

Sanwo-Olu called for the World Bank’s collaboration in waste-to-energy and conservation drive being championed by the government. He also wanted partnership with the bank on job creation and skill development, stressing that rapid urbanisation had been putting pressure on the infrastructure and economic system of the state.

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Speaking at a press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja to launch the initiative, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the campaign was targeted at lifting the plight of several women in the society, especially at the grassroots in line with the THEMES+ agenda of his administration, which includes Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Youth Development.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said the aim of the campaign is to also provide a platform for women to seek and receive information from all tiers of governments irrespective of their status, tribe and religion.

The governor said the City of Lagos Inform Women, Transform Lives Campaign” themed: “Gender Equality and Inclusivity” would raise awareness on where and how women can easily get information about city services that would benefit them as his administration had upgraded its developmental agenda from THEMES to THEMES+.

“Two months ago, Lagos State participated in the Carter Centre competition with other 300 Cities across the globe and was among the few that got selected for the “Inform Women, Transform Lives” programme. The driving force behind our success at the competition was made possible through contributions by the Ministries of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Information and Strategy Youths and Social Development, Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment as well as Special Adviser to the Governor on Legal Matters.

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“It is my absolute delight to highlight the fact that Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu upgraded the agenda of his first administration’s development agenda from THEMES agenda to THEMES PLUS. The PLUS represents social inclusion, gender equality and youth engagement,” Salu-Hundeyin said.

Speaking earlier, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who was accompanied by his Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment counterpart, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, and other state officials and stakeholders, said the inclusive campaign would be focused on information dissemination particularly to women and girls in order to transform their lives positively.

The Carter Centre is a non-governmental organisation helping to improve the lives of people in more than 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy and human rights; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care.

The Carter Centre was founded in 1982 by Mr. Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and his wife, Mrs. Rosalyn Carter.

The Foundation is committed to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering.

Among the cities participating in the campaign include Atlanta, Georgia; Amman, Jordan; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; Chicago, Illinois; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Dhaka North, Bangladesh; Dublin, Ireland and Guatemala City among others.

They are also launching their campaigns simultaneously in line with Carter Centre’s directive.

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