LASUBEB Female Football Team Clinches Victory at 10th Head of Service Games

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) female football team showcased exceptional skill and determination as they defeated the Public Service Office team 1–0 at the grand finale of the 10th Edition of the Head of Service (HOS) Games held on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 at Onikan Stadium. From the outset, LASUBEB’s team displayed strong teamwork and tactical discipline, controlling the game with purposeful play that culminated in a decisive goal, winning them the championship in a fiercely contested match. This impressive performance underscored LASUBEB’s commitment not only to academic excellence but also to fostering physical wellness, resilience, and sportsmanship among its workforce.

Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu, Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, expressed joy over the team’s triumph, highlighting how the games brought various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies together in a spirit of camaraderie, wellness, and excellence. Dr. Shittu emphasized that LASUBEB’s win exemplifies the Board’s drive to lead both academically and athletically across Lagos State and reflects its dedication to promoting a balanced approach to education that integrates cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development. He reiterated the Board’s commitment to inspiring teachers and learners through initiatives that uplift morale and encourage collaborative and healthy competition within the public service and public primary schools.

The victory at the HOS Games further solidifies LASUBEB’s reputation for nurturing talent beyond the classroom, reinforcing its values of innovation, performance, and resilience. The Board continues to support activities that foster holistic growth among its members, ensuring the development of well-rounded individuals equipped for future challenges. The Head of Service Games remain a vital platform for uniting government agencies through sports, encouraging wellness, and celebrating the talents and efforts of public servants across Lagos State.

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This achievement by the LASUBEB female football team not only highlights their prowess on the field but also echoes the broader vision of Lagos State’s education sector reforms led by the Board’s leadership, aiming to marry excellence in learning with physical and character development among young learners and staff alike ​.