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The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda (left) receiving the letter of invitation from the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya during the visit.

APC National Chairman Pledges Support for UNIJOS NUGA 2025

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has pledged to support the University of Jos to ensure that Nigerian Students experience the best Nigerian University Games (NUGA)  ever. 

He gave the assurance while receiving the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Tuesday. 

He described NUGA as an important event that should be supported by everyone, promising to do whatever he can to support UNIJOS  to host a memorable and remarkable 27th  edition of NUGA 2025. 

The Vice Chancellor had earlier briefed the APC National Chairman on preparations for the games and solicited his support to make it successful.

While thanking the Federal Government for the assistance received towards hosting the game thus far, he said the institution was seeking additional support because of its desire to make NUGA 2025 memorable.

He thanked Prof Yilwatda for the reception, expressed optimism that his intervention would make a lot of difference in galvanizing support for the games.

The Vice Chancellor presented a special invitation and appeal for support  letter to the APC Chairman “as a distinguished son of Plateau State”
The letter stated: “To ensure the successful hosting of the games, we are working tirelessly to complete some major projects, including infrastructure development and facility upgrades. In light of your influential position and relationships, we kindly request that you use your good offices to attract funding support from some well-meaning Nigerians towards completing these projects”.

Signed

Prof. Taye Obateru

Chairman,

Media and Publicity Sub-Committee

NUGA 2025