The Abdul Samad Africa Intiative (ASR Africa) has commissioned and handed over a state-of-the-art Sports Complex at the University of Jos, Naraguta Campus. This is an intervention under the Tertiary Education Grant Scheme at a cost of N270 million.

The foundation said that the world-class sports complex represents its continued commitment to supporting educational institutions through sustainable and impactful infrastructural interventions. The sports complex, which was completed recently, is also set to be used during the Nigeria University Games (NUGA) being hosted by the University, it added.

Speaking yesterday at the commissioning, the Plateau State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Musa Ibrahim Ashoms, thanked the Chairman of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu, for citing the project that would be remembered for generations to come in the state.

He also commended the timely completion of the project by ASR Africa and stated that the sports complex will promote sports development, recreation and holistic learning among students of the university.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, in his address, expressed gratitude to the chairman of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu, 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. He revealed that the poor funding had been hampering the university’s dream of building a sports complex, adding that ASR Africa’s intervention is the answer to the school’s prayers.

Ishaya disclosed that the university got a N1 billion grant on November 5, 2025, from the federal government to solve some of its facility problems.

Earlier, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, noted that the complex “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.”

Also speaking at the event, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb M. Mutfwang, represented by his deputy, Mrs Josephine C. Piyo, expressed the state’s heartfelt appreciation to ASR Africa and its chairman.

He said: “This sports complex donated by ASR Africa will be a breeding ground where talents will be discovered and dreams realised. This sports complex has come at the most appropriate time, especially as the university is hosting the 2025 NUGA Games.”

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Sports Complex features a spectator stand with over 250-seat capacity, lawn tennis and basketball courts, with changing rooms, conveniences and other facilities.