Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has assured that the state is totally ready and secure to host the 2026 version of the Nigerian Universities Video games Affiliation (NUGA).
He gave the peace of mind on Tuesday when he led a NUGA delegation and the administration crew of the College of Calabar on an inspection tour of services on the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar.
The governor described Calabar as a youth-friendly, peaceable, conducive, and welcoming metropolis with a serene and inexperienced setting that makes it best for internet hosting nationwide and worldwide sporting occasions.
“The sphere we’re standing on as we speak has produced a few of Nigeria’s biggest soccer icons, together with Uwem Ekarika, Etim Esin, and John Okon, amongst others.
“The primary captain of the nationwide soccer crew was a Calabar man, who led the crew to England for aggressive matches,” Mr Otu stated.
Expressing gratitude for the return of NUGA to Calabar after 35 years, Mr Otu stated he was assured the occasion can be an enormous success.
He expressed optimism within the capability of Dorncklaimz Enamhe, the chief secretary of NUGA 2026 Native Organising Committee, to ship memorable video games.
The governor highlighted Calabar’s deep historic connection to sports activities, noting that it was the primary metropolis in Nigeria the place soccer was performed.
“Enamhe is thought for his dedication and dedication to any accountability entrusted to him. I’ve little doubt he’ll ship on this nationwide task,” the governor stated.
Governor Otu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to sports activities improvement, saying that previously two years, the state authorities has considerably promoted sporting actions and restored their satisfaction of place in Cross River.
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Mr Enamhe stated that Calabar has the greenest stadium in Nigeria, the very best basketball courtroom, and a world-class Olympic-size swimming pool, amongst others.
He stated that Calabar is dwelling to desk tennis, with world-class champions.
“Calabar is dwelling to the largest carnival in Africa, the place youths will correctly work together. UNICAL internet hosting NUGA after the thirty fifth is large for the state,” he stated.
(NAN)
