BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI

AIICO Insurance Plc has refurbished the squash court at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Senior Staff Club, restoring a recreational facility that could also serve approved student and athletic competitions.

The renovated court was unveiled on November 8, 2026, following structural repairs, restoration of the playing surface, improved lighting and installation of modern fittings.

The facility was formally handed over by Gbenga Ilori, Executive Director, AIICO Insurance Plc, to the Squash Section of the UNILAG Senior Staff Club, led by its Chairman, Misan Eresanara.

Although primarily intended for members of the Senior Staff Club, the facility may also be made available for approved student and athletic competitions, extending its use to the university’s wider sporting community.

Speaking at the unveiling, Ilori said the intervention reflected AIICO’s commitment to creating value beyond its core business through initiatives that improve people’s lives and support surrounding communities.

He said the restoration would provide a renewed space for physical activity, social interaction and improved well-being within the university community.

Also speaking, Eresanara expressed appreciation to AIICO for the intervention, noting that the squash court had remained an important recreational facility for club members.

He said its restoration would provide a better environment for exercise, relaxation and social engagement, while creating opportunities to support approved sporting competitions involving students and other athletes.

The project forms part of AIICO’s community investment efforts, highlighting the role of private-sector organisations in supporting recreational infrastructure and promoting healthy living.