The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Nigeria is Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirms the federal commitment to transform sport development amongst our youths in the country.
Shehu Dikko, while expressing his satisfaction with the upcoming Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA which he describe as a landmark to discover young talented athletes from the grassroots across all local government to transform sports for our teaming youths.
According to him, he said we are inspecting that this NUGA sports tournaments will attract young talented Nigerians that their careers has being hiding in order to compete with international sports festival, he said”.
He attribute that the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing its 2025 championship by partnering with the National Sports Commission, the Ministry of Youth Development, the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and other relevant agencies.
He said, the event as come in the right rime that nations under the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to develop sport and creates millions of jobs to our teeling across the country.
Dikko further stated that the 2025 University Games would stand out due to its structured roadmap and the solid backing of President Bola Tinubu, whom he praised for his dedication to youth development.
He stressed that the impact of the competition would go beyond a single year, aiming to empower young people and help them become champions on the international stage throughout their careers.
According to him, NUGA 2025 is aimed to promote peace and unity in communities where divisions exist,” he said.
He noted that NUGA had been absent from the national spotlight for some time, which has affected its visibility and impact. He promised a renewed strategy that would uplift youth from the grassroots.
“Now that it’s our responsibility as government, we are working hard to use NUGA as a platform to empower university students, create jobs, and distribute wealth, for our youths” he added.
He urged participating universities to give their best and maintain discipline, emphasizing that this year’s tournament could open global opportunities for the athletes, he concluded.’