By Nosa Ekhator
The Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Prof Mrs Eunice E. Omozejie, has received the university’s contingent that participated in the just concluded National Universities Games,(NUGA) commending the athletes for their outstanding performance and dedication in representing the institution.
The athletes, coaches and officials visited the Vice-Chancellor in her office to formally present the laurels and medals won during the national sporting competition.
The delegation was led by the Chairman of the University Sports Council, Musa Anavberokhai, who expressed appreciation to the university management for the support that enabled the team to participate successfully in the tournament.
Speaking during the courtesy visit, Professor Omozejie congratulated the team for bringing honour and recognition to the university through their achievements at the national event. She described their performance as a testament to the resilience, discipline and determination of the students who represented the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that sports remain a vital component of holistic education, stressing that participation in competitive sporting activities helps to build leadership qualities, teamwork and perseverance among students.
According to her, “the university will continue to encourage students to combine academic excellence with sporting success”.
Professor Omozejie further assured the athletes that the university management recognises the sacrifices required to excel in sports and is committed to creating an enabling environment that supports their development.She reiterated that the administration places high value on sporting activities as part of the institution’s broader developmental agenda.
As part of efforts to motivate student-athletes, the Vice-Chancellor announced that deserving athletes who distinguished themselves during the games would be considered for scholarship awards. She explained that the initiative is aimed at rewarding excellence and encouraging more students to actively participate in sports.
Earlier in his remarks, Professor Anavberokhai thanked the Vice-Chancellor and the university management for providing the resources and moral support that made the team’s participation possible. He noted that the athletes competed with strong determination and discipline, which ultimately translated into commendable results at the competition.
The visit ended with the formal presentation of medals and trophies to the Vice-Chancellor, who praised the team for serving as worthy ambassadors of the university and encouraged them to continue striving for greater achievements in future editions of the national university games.