The Lagos State Sports activities Fee has formally dissolved its Senior Crew Lagos, a call introduced by Director Common Olalekan “Lekan” Fatodu, in response to latest protests over supposed monetary rewards and a sequence of lacklustre performances at main nationwide competitions.
The transfer, the Fee says, goals to infuse recent self-discipline, renewed vitality, and stronger aggressive spirit into the state’s sports activities program.
It follows discontent amongst sure former or purported workforce members who staged a protest on the Alausa Secretariat.
These protesters have been demanding money awards they claimed have been due due to the state’s sub-par exhibiting on the 2020 and 2024 Nationwide Sports activities Festivals.
In his assertion, DG Fatodu described the calls for as “unmerited,” emphasising that rewards for excellent efficiency are discretionary, not computerized.
He reiterated that Lagos State has at all times met its obligations—paying athletes’ allowances, supporting their welfare, funding coaching applications, and making certain correct maintenance throughout competitions.
Fatodu expressed disappointment not solely on the performances however on the conduct of these main the protests, a few of whom he characterised as impostors claiming to symbolize the dissolved workforce.
He famous that intelligence reviews counsel the protests have been orchestrated in response to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s plan to host the victorious Below-15 Crew Lagos, latest champions in Asaba—a historic first for the state.
Warned too have been any future acts of misconduct—together with assault, harassment, or makes an attempt to disrupt the Fee’s operations—which he stated could be met with strict authorized penalties.
The Fee is dedicated, he stated, to upholding self-discipline, respect for due course of, and advantage as core rules in its operations.
With the dissolution, Fatodu signalled a gap for brand new athletes, urging these with expertise, dedication, and a readiness to work onerous to step ahead. He emphasised that constructing a system that honours advantage and fosters excellence is essential to elevating a brand new technology of athletes who will make Lagos proud.
