The Students' Union Government (SUG) of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa (OFFA POLY) has congratulated an Accounting student of the institution, Afusat Oyegoke, who won a gold medal in the Female Single Lawn tennis in the just-concluded West Africa Polytechnic Games (WAPOGA) held in Ghana. The 25-year-old student also won gold medal in lawn tennis at the Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA).

In a statement by its Public Relations Officer (PRO), Sodiq Olorunnisola, the union said Afusat made the institution proud at the contest.

He said: "We are particularly happy that Afusat, who represented OFFA POLY in lawn tennis, made the institution proud, and we believe the feat calls for celebration. It is our hope that she will be admitted into International Tennis Federation (ITF) for her to achieve more.

"The union equally appreciates the efforts of the Rector, Dr Mufutau Olatinwo, Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, and Majority Leader of the Kwara House of Assembly, Hon. Taiwo Hassan, for supporting the polytechnic's team in Ghana."

The assistant coach of the institution team, Samuel Adekanbi, said the school participated in six events, which as basketball, volleyball, taekwondo, athletics, badminton and lawn tennis. He added that the school finished in 18th position on the medals list.

About 50 polytechnics across West Africa participated in the competition, which saw the host institution, Accra Polytechnic, leading the medals table.

he SUG president, Imran Yusuf, said it was necessary to celebrate the gold medalist and all students, who represented OFFA POLY in the contest.

Suleiman Salahudeen, a Mathematics and Statistics student, said he was happy to participate in the competition, saying that it was an avenue for young students to showcase their talents.