Yusuf Bukola
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello on Thursday congratulates a student of the University, Yusuf Bukola, who won a bronze medal in weight lifting at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
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Yusuf, a Physical and Health Education Sandwich Degree student of the University from the Ilesha Campus, won the women’s 64kg category by lifting 93kg in the Snatch and Clean and Jerk: 113kg, 116kg, 119kg with a total result of 212kg.
The Vice Chancellor congratulates Yusuf on the performance, declaring her feat praiseworthy.
She expressed her immense pride in the 19-year-old’s uncommon feat, which she believes is a product of hard work, dedication, and grit.
According to the VC, Yusuf represents a breath of fresh air, an inspiration for other young ladies, especially those whose passion lies in sports.
Prof. Olatunji-Bello noted that apart from bringing glory to Nigeria, Yusuf’s achievement will further draw attention to the immense sporting potential in LASU and in the advancement of her administration’s effort to place LASU on the global map through sports.
She prays that Yusuf will continue to do exploits for Nigeria.
