The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has sought the support of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, in preparation for the upcoming 11th FASU Games, which will be co-hosted by LASU and the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Addressing representatives from CCECC at a meeting on Monday, August 19, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Adenike Omotunde Boyo, emphasised the need for CCECC’s support for the upcoming games. The 11th FASU Games, with the theme “LAGOS 2024: Unite, Compete, Excel,” is scheduled to be held from Friday, September 20 to 29.
In response, the CCECC team, led by Project Manager Haydan Teng commended LASU for its efforts in positioning the university as the best institution in West Africa and presented a proposal for the installation of solar power generation systems to the University Management.
“We appreciate the collaboration and effort put in by LASU, and we are pleased to support the university in hosting the 11th FASU Games,” Teng stated.
Other members of the CCECC delegation included PR Manager Pillar Cni, Tang Teh, Engineer Huang Dan, and Engineer Adeshina.
Expressing delight over CCECC support, Prof Boyo noted: “The university is grateful for the support and collaboration from CCECC as we prepare to host the 11th FASU Games. We are committed to delivering a successful and memorable event.”
While the vote of thanks was given by the Acting Registrar/Deputy Registrar for Academic Staff Establishment, Mr. Samuel Otesanya, Other members of LASU management in the meeting were: Deputy Director of Works & Physical Planning, Engineer (Dr) W. Odukaiye; Chief Technical Officer Engineer Alfred Olushola Dairo; Deputy Registrar in the Vice Chancellor’s Office, Dr Lateef Shekoni; and Deputy Registrar/Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor, Dr Lateef Salami, members of staff in the Vice Chancellor’s Office and Centre for Information and Public Relations, CIPR among others.
