27th NUGA Games Leadership Summit Highlights Youth Leadership in University Sports
NUGA Leadership Summit Concludes 27th NUGA Games, UNIJOS 2025
The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) concluded the 27th NUGA Games at the University of Jos with the impactful NUGA Leadership Summit on 14th November 2025. Held at the Aliyu Akwe Doma Indoor Theatre, Permanent Site, from 4pm to 6pm, the summit brought together student sport leaders, athletes, volunteers, and sports creatives for an afternoon of learning, reflection, and inspiration.
Under the theme âNUGA Next: Empowering Leaders, Elevating University Sport,â the summit explored the realities of leadership in university sports. Discussions unpacked communication, ethics, innovation, discipline, and navigating opportunities within the broader sports ecosystem, offering practical insights for participants across all levels of campus sports.
The sessions were expertly coordinated by Mr. ThankGod Nnamoko, FISUâNUGA Ambassador, ensuring a program that was both engaging and empowering. Chidiebere Ezeani, Media & Communications Lead at NUGA and Chair Speaker, delivered a thought-provoking address on the future of sports storytelling, volunteer management, and the vital role of youth leadership in advancing campus sports culture.
Participants engaged in rich conversations, shared experiences, and collaborative learning that highlighted the importance of developing leadership capacity alongside athletic excellence. The summit offered strategies for student leaders to navigate challenges, harness opportunities, and contribute to building a sustainable university sports culture in Nigeria.
As the finale of the 27th NUGA Games, the Leadership Summit not only celebrated achievements on the field but also cemented a vision for cultivating champions beyond the sport itself. Developing leaders, elevating voices, and shaping the next generation of university sports professionals, the summit underscored NUGAâs commitment to empowering youth and advancing university sport excellence nationwide.
The 27th NUGA Games at UNIJOS thus concluded on a high note, with student-athletes, volunteers, and sports leaders leaving inspired, equipped, and ready to carry forward the legacy of excellence in Nigerian university sports.