The federal government has pledged one billion Naira to Jos University aimed at completing it various sports facilities.
The NUGA's chairman technical committee, Professor Musa Garba Yakasai dropped this hints at the opening ceremony of the games which attracted dignitaries include Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang and his counterpart from Ondo, Lucky Aiyeatiwa in attendance.
According to the chairman, the fund will be release through the TETFUND as part of the federal ministry of education commitment towards the overall development of sports in the country.
He added that over 91 universities are currently competing in 23 events with over 7000 athletes and 2000 match officials in the games.
Professor Musa Garba Yakasai AA who doubles as the Chairman, Sports Committee of Bayero University Kano BUK commended the President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, the minister of education and National Sports Commission NSC led by Shehu Dikko and other major partners for their unwavering support financially and morally towards actualize the set objectives.
'' On behalf of NUGA executive members, we really appreciate the Plateau state Governor and others state governments for rescuing and supporting the Jos University and NUGA respectively,'' he added.
The chairman, however, called on the participants to abide by the rules and regulations governing championships towards the smooth and hitch free games.
The chairman warned that the organisers will condole indiscipline capable of tarnishing the good image of the games.
Professor Musa Garba Yakasai then announced that the best athletes would be selected ahead of the next edition of World University games.
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