The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has commissioned and handed over a state-of-the-art sports complex at the University of Jos, Naraguta Campus, to the university.

The N270-million Abdul Samad Rabiu Sports Complex, an intervention under ASR Africa’s Tertiary Education Grant Scheme, reflects the vision of ASR Africa’s Founder to invest in impactful, long-term projects and address critical needs in the education sector as a way to continue to strengthen Nigeria’s tertiary institutions and advance youth development across the country.

The sports complex, which was completed recently, features a spectator stand with over 250-seat capacity, lawn tennis and basketball courts, with changing rooms, conveniences and other facilities and is set to be used during the Nigeria University Games being hosted by the University of Jos this month.

Speaking at the commissioning, Plateau State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Josephine C. Piyo, who represented the Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, expressed the state’s heartfelt appreciation to ASR Africa and its Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, for the project.

“This sports complex donated by ASR Africa will be a breeding ground where talents will be discovered and dreams realized,” she said, adding that it came “at the most appropriate time especially as the university is hosting the 2025 NUGA Games”.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Musa Ibrahim Ashoms, said the noble project will be remembered for generations to come in the state. He also commended the timely completion of the project, saying it would promote sports development, recreation and holistic learning among students of the university.

In his address, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, expressed gratitude to the Chairman of ASR Africa for donating the sports complex to the university as a legacy, which also aligns with the university’s vision of creating a sports hub.

“University of Jos has no project tied to a passionate philanthropist until today that we have Abdul Samad Rabiu Sports Complex in the University of Jos,” he said.

Managing Director and CEO of ASR Africa, Dr. Ubon Udoh, said it was heartwarming for him to have witnessed not only the beginning of the project but also the commissioning.

“This is a testament to the Chairman of ASR Africa’s commitment to providing indigenous solutions through strategic interventions in education, health and social development across Nigeria,” he said.

Among the dignitaries at the commissioning were NUGA Games officials, government officials, and the university top management.