The University of Jos has won the hosting rights for the 27 edition of the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) holding in 2024.
The Vice-Chancellor of UNIJOS, Tanko Ishaya, said he is elated to have the university as the school of choice for the next edition.
Professor Ishaya stated this at the closing ceremony of the 26th edition held at the UNILAG Sports Complex over the weekend.
He promised to provide state of the-art-facilities for athletes and officials, adding that the 27th edition of the Games in 2024 will go down in history as one to be remembered.
“We have been looking forward to this opportunity and we thank God and all the people that made it possible for us to get the hosting right.
“We are delighted that we bidded for the games and won. We’re grateful to the Chairman of the University of Jos, Governing Council Prof. Attahiru Jega, for backing us. We also have the backing of the state government that is why the honourable Commissioner for Sports is here with us.
“Plans are already on ground for facilities and infrastructure which will gladden the hearts of athletes and officiating officials as well as NUGA officials,” Mr Ishaya said.
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He also assured athletes and officials of security, adding that the state government was working round the clock to ensure that they would be secured.
“UNIJOS is safe for NUGA and by the grace of God, we will host the best NUGA Games.
“We are also conscious of security and during that time, we will make sure that the town is covered in order to guarantee the safety of lives and property,” he added.