Bayero University Kano (BUK) has hosted its athletes who represented the institution at the 2025 Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) competition, in celebration of their impressive performance and as a demonstration of the university’s commitment to sports development.
The reception, brought together the university’s management, the Chairman of the Sports Consultative Committee, Prof. Musa Garba Yakasai, the Director of Sports, Prof. Rabiu Mohammed, members of the Sports Consultative Committee, coaches, athletes and staff of the Sports Directorate.
The event was organized to honour the teams that competed at the 2025 NUGA Games hosted by the University of Jos.
While addressing the athletes, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, fsi, commended the Sports Directorate, management staff and students for projecting the university positively at the national level.
He described the athletes’ performance as a reflection of discipline, dedication and teamwork, and assured them of the administration’s continued support for sports development.
Professor Musa congratulated all the teams for their resilience and commitment throughout the competition, urging them to sustain the momentum in future outings.
He emphasized that sports remain an important platform for talent development, unity and institutional pride, adding that the university is determined to reclaim its past sporting glory.
A major highlight of the event was the formal dedication of Bayero University Kano’s first-ever gold medal in volleyball at the Nigerian Universities Games by the BUK Volleyball Coach, Usman Abdallah.
The coach described the historic achievement as the result of consistent encouragement, improved welfare and strong institutional backing from the university leadership, and dedicated the medal to the Vice-Chancellor.
Bayero University Kano participated in the 2025 NUGA Games, held at the University of Jos from November 5 to 16, competing in 13 sporting events including volleyball, handball, football and taekwondo.
The university recorded an impressive overall performance, finishing the competition with a total of nine medals—three gold, four silver and two bronze.
The reception served as both a celebration of the athletes’ achievements and a reaffirmation of the Vice-Chancellor’s resolve to further strengthen sports development at the university and nurture future champions.