LSEA announces strategic partnership with IFERS

The Lagos State Esports Association (LSEA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Institute for Education, Research and Scholarships (IFERS). The collaboration originated from the need to bring exposure to the youth of Lagos state, equipping them with skills relevant in the esports and gaming ecosystem as well as in digital technology generally bringing […]

The Lagos State Esports Association (LSEA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Institute for Education, Research and Scholarships (IFERS).

The collaboration originated from the need to bring exposure to the youth of Lagos state, equipping them with skills relevant in the esports and gaming ecosystem as well as in digital technology generally bringing to bear the fundamentals of STEAM.

The partnership is coming ahead of the formal commencement of the IFERS University of Esports in January 2022 and which affords the youth of Lagos and Nigeria the opportunity to be educated in a world class environment and taught by prominent and renowned computer scientist, educator and futurist, Prof. Netwon Lee.

“I am very pleased by this agreement between LSEA and IFERS. It’s been only months since we inaugurated a new board and initiatives like this justify our belief and faith in Emmanuel and his team,” Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Sola Aiyepeku said.

“This partnership opens up new opportunities to further deepen the ecosystem of e-sports in Lagos. We are all looking forward to all the exciting things that can happen with this partnership. E-sports is the nexus of sports, digital technology and creativity.”

According to the chairman of the Lagos State Esports Association, Emmanuel Oyelakin, “We are very delighted to partner with IFERS as we look ahead to a very exciting future for the youth of Lagos State. We want to target 5000 young people from across Lagos State in the pilot phase after which we will expand further to engage thousands more.”