Bayero University Kano Launches 19th Inter-Faculty Games

The 19th edition of the Bayero University Kano (BUK) Inter-Faculty Games commenced at the Adamu Mu’azu Stadium on the New Campus, running until October 31. The festival includes competitions in 11 sports: football, table tennis, handball, tennis, basketball, squash, hockey, chess, athletics, judo, and taekwondo.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Haruna Musa, represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) Professor Ahmad Muhammad Tsauni, opened the Games, urging participants to demonstrate discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. He expressed hope for a peaceful and competitive tournament, reminding student-athletes that success extends beyond winning.

Professor Musa assured the Directorate of Sports and the Sports Consultative Forum of the university's ongoing support for athletic development. Director of Sports Professor Rabiu Mohammed praised the Vice-Chancellor for his support in nurturing talent and noted that the Games promote healthy competition and unity among faculties.

The tournament also serves as a platform for identifying athletes to represent BUK in future competitions, including the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), West African Universities Games (WAUG), and Federation of African University Sports (FASU).