The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti Chapter organised Inter-School Games to foster relationship and unity among members of the Union.
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Temitope Alake represented by the Deputy Rector (Administration), Dr. Michael Akinola declared ASUP-FPA Inter-School Games 2026 opened on Monday at the Institution Sports Complex with a football match between the School of Industrial Engineering and School of Financial Studies.
The Rector commended the Union for organising the games to create bonding, good relationship and unity among academic staff within the Polytechnic.
“We know what sports entails, it promotes friendliness and unity. You cannot just be teaching, conducting research and other rigorous academic duties without stretching your legs or participating in other sporting activities. I commend the ASUP Chairm and his executive for organising the Inter-School Games, especially after hosting ASUP International Conference recently. This shows the leadership has foresight.”
He charged participants to see the competition as friendly engagement and imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the competition.
In his remarks, ASUP-FPA Chairman, Engr Caleb Adeosun appreciated the Polytechnic Management for creating a conducive environment to organise the Inter-School Games.
Adeosun charged members to participate actively in the indoors and other activities during the four-day sports event, noting that it will create platform for members to interact and de-stress amidst their tasking schedules.
Our Correspondent reports that Day 2-3 (Tuesday and Wednesday) were dedicated for indoor games which Ludo, Drafts, Table tennis, snooker, Ayo Olopon, Dart, Scrabble and Chess for both male and female held at the Conference Hall.
On Thursday, the School of Pure and Applied Sciences clinched 4:0 victory against the School of Agric & Agricultural Technology during the final football match.
Winners of different games received medal and cash prizes while their respective Schools (Faculties) got frames for first position in each game.
Dignitaries that graced ASUP-FPA Inter-School Games 2026 include Deputy Rectors; Dr. Akinremi (Academic), Dr. Michael Akinola (Administration), the Registrar, Mrs Abimbola Akintola, Deans; Dr. Bayo Oguntuase (SCICT), Dr. Mrs Falayi (SFS), Dr. Obafemi (SPAS), Dr. Abe (SNRE), Dr. Okereke (SIET), Dr. Obabire (SAAT) and Mr. Kehinde Oyedeji (SBS). Others are Governing Council Member, Dr Bisi Olasehinde, Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic, Mr Kayode Adebusuyi, Head of Departments, SSANIP Representative, Mallam Mohammed Aliu and others.
In his closing remarks, the Chairman of the Organising Committee and ASUP-FPA Vice Chairman, Maruf Olanrewaju Abdulrasaq lauded participants for their maturity and peaceful conduct throughout the Inter-School Games. He also appreciated the Polytechnic Head Coach, Mrs Abe for providing necessary support to make the event successful.
ASUP-FPA 2026 INTER-SCHOOL GAMES Medals Table
1.School of Pure and Applied Sciences SPAS – 7 Medals
- School of Environmental Studies (SES) – 6 Medals
- School of Natural Resources Engineering (SNRE) – 5 Medals
- School of Computing, Information and Communication Technology (SCICT) – 4 Medals
- School of Financial Studies (SFS) – 3 Medals
- School of Agric & Agricultural Technology (SAAT) – 1 Medal
