Nigeria Private University Games Association (often abbreviated as NPUGA Games) is a national sporting competition, organized by the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Registrars for private universities in Nigeria. By constitution, the 74 private universities accredited by the National Universities Commission are eligible to compete; however, only 36 of them are listed as affiliated universities on the official website of the games.
Founded in 2003, the competition is held once every two years at a host university. The objectives of the games according to the organizers are to promote national unity through sports; encourage physical and mental fitness among its participants; and act as a preparatory phase for athletes who could potentially represent Nigeria at international competitions. The games competed for by participating universities includes athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, football, Scrabble, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball.
Dr. Diyaolu Babajide, from Afe Babalola University is the current president of the association. Durogbade Adejoke, a gold medalist from the games, represented Nigeria at All African Games and Olympic Games.
At the sixth edition, Al-Hikmah University were suspended for two years for not displaying the spirit of sportsmanship during an event.
Benson Idahosa University have won the most medals since the inception of the games.
List of presidents PresidentUniversityfromtoRef John Okoro Igbinedion University 2003 2013 Akintunde Akinola Achievers University 2013 2024 Dr. Diyaolu Babajide Afe Babalola University 2024Present
Winners by medals table The number of gold medals won in the competition are written in parentheses. DateHostChampionsRunners-upThird place 2005 Igbinedion University Benson Idahosa University Igbinedion University Babcock University 2007 Lead City University Benson Idahosa University Lead City University Babcock University 2009 American University of Nigeria Benson Idahosa University American University of Nigeria Babcock University 2011 Western Delta University Benson Idahosa University Western Delta University Igbinedion University 2013 Joseph Ayo Babalola University Benson Idahosa University Afe Babalola University (14) Lead City University 2015 Afe Babalola University Benson Idahosa University (40) Afe Babalola University (23) Igbinedion University (7) 2017 Nigerian Turkish Nile University Benson Idahosa University (38) Afe Babalola University (14) Igbinedion University (10) 2024 Elizade University Benson Idahosa University (14) Achievers University (5) Lead City University (3)
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External links List of winners