NIS DG Shaibu Commends OAU for WAUG Championship Win

Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, congratulated Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, for emerging as the overall champion of the 15th West African University Games (WAUG). In a message issued on Wednesday, Shaibu praised OAU for its impressive medal haul of 122 medals, which included 33 gold, 50 silver, and 39 bronze, surpassing 22 other participating universities.

He attributed this success to the hard work, discipline, and commitment of the university's athletes. Shaibu emphasized that OAU's victory reflects the importance of investment in sports and should encourage other universities to enhance their sports programs.

The University of Ghana finished second with 59 medals, including 26 gold. Shaibu acknowledged the competitive spirit of all participating universities and noted that the games provided a platform for student-athletes to gain experience and assess their sports programs.