The management of the University of Jos has commenced the construction of a 10-lane Olympic-sized swimming pool in preparation for the upcoming National Universities Games Association (NUGA).
Prof. Tanko Ishaya, the Vice Chancellor of the University, disclosed this on Monday while handing over the project site to Kaplan Consults Ltd. and Caniyota Ltd., the firms responsible for the project.
The NUGA games, which will be hosted by the university, are scheduled to take place between April and May 2025.
Ishaya, who explained that the project is being funded with Internally Generated Revenue, stated that the swimming pool is one of the key facilities needed for a successful NUGA games.
“Once this project is completed, all the necessary sporting facilities required to host the best NUGA games will be in place.
“I am calling on the contractors to complete this job within the specified 16-week period; we also need a quality job.
“We expect weekly briefings on the progress of the work because we want this facility to be ready at least three months before the competition,” he said.
Earlier, Mrs. Halima Auta, the university’s Director of Physical Facilities, explained that Kaplan Consult Ltd. would handle the swimming pool, a view pavilion, and changing rooms, while Caniyota Ltd. would manage the training pool, all procurement, and installations.
Responding on behalf of the contractors, Mr. Kinsley Nathaniel of Kaplan Consults Ltd. promised to deploy the expertise needed to execute the project to an international standard.
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