The University of Jos has won the hosting rights for the 2024 edition of the Nigeria Universities Games.
The University defeated Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria while the University of Calabar withdrew its bid for the Games.
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Vice-Chancellor of Unijos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, said he is elated to have the university as the school of choice promising to provide state of the-art-facilities that athletes and officials would be proud of.
“We have been longing and looking forward to this opportunity. We thank God and the people that have made it possible for us to get the hosting right.
“We are delighted that we bid for the Games and won. We’re grateful to the Chairman of the Governing Council of Unijos, Professor Attahiru Jega for backing us.
“Plans are already on ground for facilities and infrastructures which will meet the sporting needs of athletes and officiating officials as well as NUGA officials.”
The Vice-Chancellor maintained that the 27th edition of the Games billed for 2024 will be one to be remembered.
On the security of athletes and officials, the Vice-Chancellor assured that the Plateau State government would work round the clock to ensure that athletes and officials are secured.
“Unijos is safe for NUGA and by the grace of God we would host the best NUGA Games. We are also conscious of security. During the Games, we would make sure that the town is secured in order to guarantee the safety of lives and properties,” said Prof. Ishaya.
