Unijos Engages International Consultants to Attract Funding and Marketing Opportunities for NUGA

UNIVERSITY OF JOS, JOS NIGERIA

(OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR)

INFORMATION, PUBLICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROTOCOL DIVISION

PRESS RELEASE

UNIJOS ENGAGES INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS TO EXPLORE FUNDING AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NUGA FESTIVAL

The University of Jos has entered into a strategic partnership with an international Consulting Firm, Royal CBS Group Limited, aimed at generating funds and marketing the upcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition. The partnership was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both parties which took place in the Vice-Chancellor’s Boardroom at the Senate/Administrative Building, Naraguta Campus.

Vice-Chancellor, University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, expressed the University’s commitment to achieving its set goals by leveraging on its partnerships with critical stakeholders. He emphasized that a highly rated institution like Unijos cannot succeed in achieving its mission without the collaborative effort of partners who share in its vision. Professor Ishaya identified Royal CBS Group as a key partner in such endeavour, especially in light of the MOU signed to explore more funding and sponsorship opportunities towards energizing the forthcoming NUGA festival being hosted by the University of Jos.

He described the signing of the MOU as a strong statement of intent, signaling the commitment towards achieving the task ahead, further reiterating that “This partnership is integral to the University’s broader objectives of improving its sports infrastructure, performance, and overall standing in national competitions like NUGA”.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the collaboration underscores the importance of joint efforts in advancing the development of sports within the Nigerian University system and showcases the commitment of both Unijos and Royal CBS to raising the standards of University sports in the country.

Speaking earlier, the Group Chairman of Royal CBS Limited, Mr. Khalifah Onu, explained that the purpose of the visit is to listen to all stakeholders involved in the NUGA project in order to understand their needs and perspectives. Mr Onu explained that Royal CBS intends to gather valuable insights and feedback from the University Community, which will guide the trajectory of the company’s efforts to ensure the success of the Games.

According to him, the motivation behind the collaboration with the University of Jos is to support Nigerian Universities in their bid to raise the bar in the organization of the NUGA competition by putting in place comprehensive measures, including the development of a performance dashboard to track and improve the University’s sports landscape.

He disclosed that Royal CBS is a Firm that provides innovative and sustainable solutions with great social impact and has a strong presence in both the Nigerian and United Kingdom Educational Systems through sports initiatives, stressing that part of their responsibility to enhance the profile of the NUGA sports festival.

Mr. Onu further revealed that the partnership will not only contribute to the upcoming NUGA competition but also focus on creating enduring improvements in the Nigerian University sports sector.

For him, the signing of the MOU marks the beginning of what should be a fruitful collaboration between the parties with the aim of achieving significant milestones in University sports by using the NUGA competition as platform for creating a more competitive environment for Nigerian University sportsmen and women.

Signed

Abdullahi Abdullahi

Senior Deputy Registrar (Information & Publications)

14/1/25