To ensure a successful and well-coordinated 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games, Ace Sports has partnered with the Osun Tertiary Institution Games Association (OSTIGA) to form specialized committees focused on various aspects of the event.

 

The committees—Technical, Accreditation, and Venue—comprise experienced academics, sports administrators, and technocrats from the participating tertiary institutions, ensuring that each area is overseen by individuals with expertise relevant to the sports featured.

 

Committee Memberships:

 

(a) Technical Committee

 

• Alh. Adedokun Ganiyu (Fountain University, Osogbo) - Chairman

• Mr. Diran Alao (Adeleke University, Ede) - Member (Table Tennis Coordinator)

• Mrs. Okanlawo M.A. (OSCOTECH, Esa-Oke) - Member (Scrabble Coordinator)

• Alhaja Bola Tijani (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) - Member (Chess Coordinator)

• Coach Dare Owoeye (Federal Polytechnic Ede) - Member (Athletics Coordinator)

• Olayiwola Olafiranye (ACE Sports)

• Yekini Ayodeji (ACE Sports)

• Coach Kunle Sipebi (UNIOSUN, Osogbo) - Secretary (Football Coordinator)

 

(b) Accreditation Committee

 

• Prof. Folorunsho Sule (UNIOSUN) - Chairman

• Mr. Segun Ajibise (Osun State Polytechnic, Ire) - Member

• Mrs. Arawole Elizabeth (Kings University, Ode-Omu) - Member

• Dr. (Mrs) P.F. Adekunle (University of Ilesa) - Member

• Olayinka Olawole (ACE Sports)

• Tomiwa Oyekanmi (ACE Sports)

• Mr. Adewumi Michael (OUI) - Secretary

 

(c) Venue Committee

 

• Com. S.A. Akinbode

• Alh. G.A. Adedokun

• Alhaja W.O. Tijani

• M.A. Okanlawon

• Ibrahim Akinokun (ACE Sports)

• Ajibike Babalola (ACE Sports)

 

The committees are dedicated to ensuring fair play, sportsmanship, and the welfare of all participants during the games. Each committee has been carefully selected to maximize efficiency and ensure the event meets its objectives.

 

Olayiwola Olafiranye, Team Lead of Ace Sports, emphasized that the establishment of these committees reflects their commitment to organizing a memorable event that captures the true spirit of intercollegiate competition.

 

The 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games, set to commence on November 20, 2024, will be the first competition of its kind for tertiary institutions in Osun State, featuring sports such as football, athletics, badminton, table tennis, chess, scrabble, and tug-of-war, held across four venues in the state.