TGPS Lagos EDD1, Dr. Oyetola Hosts Lagos Model College, Winner of World Robot Olympiad Ahead of European Championship

Yomi Durojaye

The winners of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) State and National Finals from Lagos State Model Senior College, Meiran, were today, Thursday, 24th July 2026, presented to the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District I, Dr. (Mrs.) Idowu Olufunke Oyetola.

The presentation followed the team’s qualification to represent Lagos State and Nigeria at the forthcoming World Robot Olympiad European Championship in Croatia.

Dr. Oyetola, while congratulating the students on their outstanding achievement, charged them to remain focused, disciplined, and hardworking as they prepare to compete on the global stage. She noted that their success is a testament to the quality of STEM education and talent development in Education District I.

The TG/PS also commended the team’s coach, Mr. Moses Adewale, and the Principal of Lagos State Model Senior College, Meiran, for their commitment to nurturing excellence. She encouraged them to continue grooming the students to showcase their talents and make both Lagos State and Nigeria proud at the international competition.

The World Robot Olympiad provides a platform for students to develop problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork skills through robotics and technology.

Education District I celebrates this milestone and wishes the team resounding success as they fly the nation’s flag in Croatia. 🇳🇬🤖👏

Go make us proud! 🤖🇳🇬  

#ED1STEM #WRO2026 #LagosToTheWorld #Robotics

#Sports: Obasa U16 Summer Football Championship: Quarter Final Resumes

 

By: Eniola Ajose

 Obasa U16 male Summer Football Championship, begins it  Quarter Final Matches this afternoon. The four matches which kicked-off this afternoon, will be concluded today, and the date for the Semifinals announced later.

At today's matches eight  teams have qualified from the Group stage,  and paired to square up in the four matches billed for today.

The first match was played between Malo FC and Mageeco FA, while the second match is currently ongoing between Soccer  Plus FC play against Adwaaik. The other two matches are, Mercy Tree FA versus  Dynamic FA, and the final match will be played between AMoroso FA and  Shuffle Select FA.

Assuring spectators and others, the organiser, Kings Sports International, has promised to maintain security, orderliness and uphold basic football ethics in making sure that the competition meets it rating.

This competition, according to the organizers, was hosted to identify and develop talented youths in football, and giving opportunity to make future career in football. It should be noted that the official organizers of this maiden edition, the Kings Sports International, headed by Hon Abdulganiyu Abiodun Obasa, is an organization passionate about youths development in sporting activities.

Today's quarter final matches is being played at Oniwaya play ground, Oniwaya, Agege, Lagos State.