FUAM Plans N8bn To Host NUGA

The Vice Chancellor Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM), Prof Emmanuel Kucha, has said the institution has budgeted N8billion to host the Nigeria Universities Games (NUGA).

Speaking when the leadership of the Sports Writers of Nigeria (SWAN) Benue State chapter, led by its Chairman, Uja Emmanuel, paid him a visit, Kucha said that the institution is 90 per cent ready with facilities for the games.

He said four new hostels were under construction to accommodate over 10,000 sports men and women expected during the two-week meet.  He added that three football pitches and tennis hall are almost completed.

However, he said the swimming pool and the track, which were not ready, are major obstacles and appealed to the private sector to partner with UAM to host a successful competition.

The Vice-Chancellor praised SWAN for donating a table tennis board for the games, urging other individuals to take a cue from the sports writers.

In his speech, Emmanuel said the association visited the vice chancellor to seek partnership for the games.

He added that Benue people were happy that UAM got the rights to host the games, reiterating the determination of SWAN to provide  coverage for the competition.

He praised the vice chancellor for his commitment and massive upgrade of facilities ahead of NUGA.

SWAN members toured faculties being put in place for the games.