Officials of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) have expressed satisfaction with the level of preparations for the 27th edition of the games, which will be held at the University of Jos from November 6 to 18, 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 University of Jos (UNIJOS) has taken delivery of solar and electrically powered tricycles donated by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as part of preparations for the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) 2025 competition, which the institution will host from 6th to 16th November 2025.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, has appealed to the Plateau State House of Assembly to intervene and assist the University in addressing some of its major challenges, particularly land encroachment around the University.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, has endorsed Keystone Bank as one of the official financial partners for the forthcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition, scheduled to take place at the University of Jos from 6th to 16th November, 2025.
NUGA 2025: Gov Mutfwang Pledges Commitment to Sports Development
In a bid to promote youth engagement through sports, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to develop sports infrastructure and improve economy activities across the state.
The governor made this known yesterday while receiving a delegation from Chairman Royal CBS Group Mr Khalifah Onu and his team who are the prime consultant for forthcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition.
https://guardian.ng/sport/unijos-to-host-best-nuga-games-in-2024-says-vc/
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to using sports as a tool for national development, youth empowerment, and job creation.
Speaking on plans for the 2025 Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA), Dikko described the event as a landmark initiative to discover and nurture young talents from grassroots communities across Nigeria.
Event holds from 06 November,2025 to 16 November,2025
Chidiebere Ezeani October 17, 2025
Jos, Nigeria - The University of Jos, host of the 27th Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Games, has officially unveiled 'Indi' the Jos Indigo, the vibrant and energetic mascot that will serve as the face and spirit of NUGA UNIJOS 2025.
