UNIJOS to establish sports institute

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has begun plans to establish a sports institute as part of its strategy to become a sports hub in Nigeria.

According to the university, the unique weather and scenic beauty of Jos makes UNIJOS conducive venue for international competitions and other outdoor activities.

The university said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Sports University in South Korea to develop a comprehensive programme to enable the institute harness the talents that abound across the country in the various fields.

A statement on Monday by the Senior Deputy Registrar (Information and Publications), Abdullahi Abdullahi, said the project was announced when the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, inaugurated the school’s sports committee, led by Professor Ishaya Pam.

Professor Ishaya said he is conscious of the promise he earlier made to the world that the university would host the best ever NUGA Games in the country next year and urged all stakeholders to ensure that the pronouncement is fulfilled.

He disclosed that the university is entering into strategic partnerships with a wide range of public-spirited organisations and institutions that will facilitate introduction of a comprehensive sports curriculum in the institution.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence that the wealth of experience garnered by the chairman of the sports committee, Professor Pam, in sports administration, will help UNIJOS achieve the desired goals and make a historical mark.

He assured that all observations and advice by members of the committee would be urgently considered and appropriate action taken and charged them to ensure they deliver on their mandate.

Chairman of the Sports Committee,