Organisers of the Lagos Campus Beach Soccer Championship, a youth development project, have disclosed that the event will begin on October 19 and end on October 20, at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos.
  
The event, themed “Addressing Drug Abuse and Addiction,” according to the organisers, is aimed at helping to tackle the rising drug abuse and addiction among youths in the country.
 
Speaking while unveiling the programme at the weekend, Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr. Adebanji Atewogboye, explained that the Lagos Campus Beach Soccer Championship is a joint project of the Lagos State government and BrandEscort Communications. Tagged SportyLagos, he said the championship will attract participants from all higher institutions in the state.
 
“We are excited to bring together all higher institutions from across the state for two days filled with competitive soccer, sportsmanship, and fun in the sun. Lagos Campus Beach Soccer is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their skills, enjoy team bonding, and engage with peers from different institutions,” Atewogboye stated.
 
Also speaking on the event, the Managing Director of BrandEscort Communications and Convener of the event, Bamidele Adeleye, announced that the 2024 edition will attract thousands of fun lovers from various campuses across the state.
 
Adeleye added: “We will also be hosting ‘Campus Stomping,’ a promotional event, at various institutions across the state starting in September. During Campus Stomping, students will have the opportunity to play various outdoor games and win gift items, as well as free tickets to attend the grand finale of the event at Elegushi Beach.”