Ogbomoso Recreation Club boosts LAUTECH's NUGA preparation

Ogbomoso Recreation Club boosts LAUTECH’s NUGA preparation

Yinka ADETUNJI

Ogbomoso Recreation Club (ORC) has further boosted the preparation of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH Ogbomoso Oyo state as the next Nigerian University Games (NUGA) approaches.

In the latest gesture the club under the leadership of Dr Akin Oladeji-JohnBrown donated items as jerseys, chess boards, table tennis boards, and other sports materials and equipment to the University team. Prof Jide Ajao presented the donations on behalf of ORC to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Razaq Olatunde ROM Kalilu and Director of Sports of LAUTECH recently.

Dr Akin Oladeji-JohnBrown

Prof Jide Ajao presents a jersey to the Vice Chancellor of the institution Professor Razaq Olatunde ROM Kalilu on behalf of Ogbomoso Recreation Club

According to a press release signed by Dr Oladeji Johnbrown, ORC is also making its facilities available to the university team, provides trainers and other interventions in collaboration with LAUTECH University Sport Directorate.

“We are committed to sports growth and development, and we have made these contributions to support the institution’s preparation for the upcoming NUGA. We are supporting their sports’ activities, we want them to excel. We will continue to support the contingent.”

The Nigerian University Games (NUGA) is a biennial event that brings together student-athletes from universities across Nigeria, promoting FISU’s motto: “Excellence in Mind and Body.”

The games started in 1965, following the 1st West African University Games at the University of Ibadan.

Participants include students of public universities in the country involving events like athletics, football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, tennis, chess, and more.

Many former participants became professionals and represented Nigeria at international meets.