IBBUL Hosts Successful Vice Chancellor's Cup in Preparation for Pre-NUGA Games

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), has successfully hosted the 2025 Vice Chancellor's Inter-Faculty Cup, a week-long competition that featured various sports disciplines.

The Faculty of Education and Arts emerged overall champions, ahead of other faculties, in a tournament that showcased the university's commitment to sports development.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Professor Mohammed Aliyu Bello, congratulated the Directorate of Sports for hosting a keenly contested tournament. He assured that the university remains committed to strengthening sports, noting that requests from the Directorate are always met with approval.

The university is gearing up for the forthcoming Pre-NUGA Games in Abuja, and the Vice Chancellor's Cup is seen as a crucial step in identifying and grooming talented athletes. The Director of Sports, Professor Aliyu Mohammed, commended the Vice Chancellor for his support and urged students to maximize the opportunities available to them.

- The Faculty of Education and Arts emerged overall champions in the tournament.

- The university's commitment to sports development is evident in its provision of quality facilities and equipment.

- The Vice Chancellor emphasized the importance of adhering to the National Universities Commission (NUC) regulation mandating the suspension of lectures by 2 p.m. every Wednesday to allow staff and students to participate fully in sporting activities.

The university is determined to compete favorably with first-generation institutions in national and international competitions. With the right motivation and consistent training, IBBUL athletes are poised to make a strong impression at the Pre-NUGA Games and beyond.