“*****Embrace SUN’s Mission of Producing World-class Athletes”, Nwoko Tells Matriculating Undergraduate Students
****”As Sports University of Nigeria (SUN), Idumuje Ugboko, Delta State, Nigeria Matriculates 98 Undergraduate students
******Founder/Chancellor of SUN congratulates 98 Matriculants On Successful Matriculation Ceremony.
***Nwoko Commends NUC On Approval of More New Academic Programs For Sports University of Nigeria (SUN).
By Victor Bieni, Idumuje Ugboko, Delta State
Senator Representing Delta North under the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) at the upper Chamber of the National Assembly (The Nigerian Senate), Abuja, Founder & Chancellor of Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje Ugboko, Delta, Nigeria, Sen. Barr. Dr. Ned Munir Nwoko Sports University of Nigeria (SUN), Idumuje Ugboko, Delta State, Nigeria,.
The Senator restated commitment to SUN’s mission of producing World-class Athletes as he enjoined the newly matriculated undergraduate students, to be diligent in their studies, maintain the habit of focus and discipline as the University successfully Matriculated 98 students in her first and second combined Matriculation ceremony
The media learnt this from SUN Founder & Chancellor, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko during the University’s first and second combined Matriculation ceremony held recently on 6th March, 2025 at the University’s campus, a momentous occasion that brought together students, faculty members, parents, and dignitaries from different parts of the country.
Matriculation refers to formal process of enrolling or becoming student at University or College often involving a ceremony or the fulfillment of specific academic requirements. This is very historic as this marked the first and second combined Matriculation of Nigeria’s, Africa’s first Sports University. The higher institution is committed towards nurturing young Nigerians who are passionate about sports and education.
The Founder and Chancellor, Senator Ned Nwoko, highlighted the university’s vision to revolutionize sports education in Nigeria. While delivering his speech at the event, he emphasized the importance of balancing academics with athletic training, ensuring that students develop holistically as both scholars and athletes. Senator Nwoko reiterated that the Sports University of Nigeria was established to bridge the gap between education and professional sports, equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in both fields.
Most Distinguished Nigerian Senator, Prince Barr Dr Ned Munir Nwoko further stated that the institution is committed to providing state-of-the-art sports facilities, top-tier academic programs, and an enabling environment where young talents can thrive. The Federal Lawmaker then urged the new students to embrace the university’s mission of producing world-class athletes who are not only skilled in their respective sports but also academically sound and globally competitive.
In the words of SUN’s founder & Chancellor, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko: “The matriculation of these 98 students signifies the university’s steady growth and its commitment to providing opportunities for young athletes to excel in both education and sports. By blending sports with academics, the institution aims to produce professionals who can compete at both national and international levels”.
“Sports University of Nigeria continues to position itself as a premier institution for students who aspire to achieve greatness in both their academic pursuits and sporting careers. With this matriculation, the university takes another step toward fulfilling its vision of developing future champions and scholars who will make a lasting impact in the world of sports and education”, SUN Founder/ Chancellor, Senator Nwoko stated.
SUN Chancellor & Most Dstinguished Nigerian Senator in a chat today with Delta Uhuru Media (News Online) on the recent development, achievement recorded by the University, has Commended the leadership of National Universities Commission (NUC) on Approval of more new academic Programs for Sports University of Nigeria (SUN), Idumuje Ugboko, Delta State. He also commended SUN VC, entire Management and Staff of the institution on hardwork.