David Williams
The contingent representing Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, at the ongoing zonal playoff of the All Academic Staff Games, organised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has recorded impressive performances.
As of Thursday, the contingent had won four gold and two silver medals, while securing places in the semi-finals of the tennis and badminton events.
The competition, organised by ASUU, is aimed at enhancing the physical and mental well-being of academic staff members, as well as promoting unity, friendship and camaraderie among them.
Winners at the zonal playoff will qualify to represent the Akure Zone of ASUU at the national ASUU Games scheduled to hold in March next year.
The breakdown of medals and achievements recorded by the EKSU contingent is as follows:
Football – Gold
100 metres – Gold (Oladipupo Samuel)
200 metres – Silver (Oladipupo Samuel)
Long Jump – Gold (Damilola Osekita)
Draft – Silver (Isaac Olajiga)
Ayo – Gold (Isaac Olajiga)
Table Tennis – Dr Yusuf (Semi-finalist)
Tennis – Prof. Olusola Odu (Semi-finalist)
Badminton – Dr Kamal Abdulraheem (Semi-finalist)
Speaking with journalists, the Chairman of ASUU, EKSU Chapter, Professor Sola Afolayan, expressed delight at the achievements recorded by the contingent.
He said the victories were not achieved on a silver platter but were the products of determination, commitment and hard work by the participants.
While commending the contingent for its impressive performance, Professor Afolayan also appreciated the university management, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Babalola, for providing the necessary support and enabling environment for the team to excel.
