Before Thursday’s official presentation of sporting equipment to public primary schools in Lagos, a total of 1,020 public primary schools in Lagos have received sporting equipment through the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund (LSSTF).
At the official presentation held on Thursday, May 21, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, the Chairman of LSSTF, Wahid Oshodi, described the initiative as part of the state government’s commitment to developing sports at the grassroots level.
Oshodi emphasised that the donation reflects the government’s dedication to the future of children and the holistic growth of sports in schools.
“Sports is more than recreation; it is a tool for education, discipline, health, and social cohesion. It teaches teamwork, resilience, and leadership values that align with the THEMES+ Agenda of the present administration, particularly in the areas of Education, Health, and Youth engagement,” he said.
Recalling the situation before the establishment of LSSTF, Oshodi noted that many public institutions lacked basic equipment to introduce pupils to sports such as football, athletics, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, chess, and more.
