By Abel Johngold,
The Sports University of Nigeria (SUN), Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta State, marked a groundbreaking moment as it held its first-ever matriculation ceremony on Thursday, March 6, 2025, officially welcoming 98 pioneer students into its academic fold.
The combined matriculation for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 cohorts signifies a major stride in the university’s mission to revolutionize sports education in Nigeria and Africa.
In a statement on his X (Twitter) handle, the university’s Founder and Chancellor, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, described the event as a transformative step toward integrating academics with professional sports training.
"As Founder and Chancellor, I am proud to see this vision come to life—an institution where young talents seamlessly balance academics with professional sports training, developing holistically as both scholars and athletes," he stated.
Senator Nwoko reiterated that the university aims to cultivate future champions and thought leaders who will excel in sports while making significant societal contributions on a global scale.
The newly admitted students were encouraged to uphold SUN’s core values of discipline, dedication, and excellence while maximizing the institution’s unique blend of education and sports development.
With this milestone matriculation, SUN has cemented its position as Nigeria’s first sports-dedicated university, setting a precedent for the future of sports education and athletic excellence.
