ABU Zaria Alumna Omidiran Pledges Support for 2028 NUGA Games, Sports Drive
A former student of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has pledged her support for the institution’s drive to host the 2028 Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition and to raise the standard of sports on campus. According to AllAfrica, Ms Omidiran, an alumna of ABU, said the university played a defining role in shaping her leadership journey, and committed to backing both the games and a wider sporting excellence programme at her alma mater.
About Ahmadu Bello University
Founded in 1962, Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State, is one of Nigeria’s oldest and largest universities. It is named after Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first Premier of Northern Nigeria, and has long been regarded as one of the country’s flagship higher education institutions. The university has a distinguished tradition in both academics and athletics, with alumni who have gone on to occupy senior positions in public life, business and sport across Nigeria.
About NUGA
The Nigerian University Games Association organises one of the country’s longest-running inter-university sports competitions, drawing student-athletes from institutions across the country. Hosting rights rotate among Nigerian universities, and staging the multi-sport event typically requires significant preparation in facilities, athlete welfare and logistics.
Significance of the Pledge
ABU’s role as host of the 2028 edition places the university at the centre of an effort to strengthen the profile of campus sport in Nigeria. Omidiran’s commitment adds an alumni-led dimension to those preparations, and university officials will look to channel the pledge into practical support for athletes and infrastructure as the event approaches.
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