The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the games were first staged at the University of Ibadan in 1966 with 36 universities as members.

NAN also reports that the Federal University Makurdi (UAM), the first non-conventional university to host the games since its debut, will however be hosting 53 institutions.

The games slated to end on April 30 will see the universities competing for medals in 16 games to be played in five venues within Makurdi.

Speaking to NAN on Tuesday in Makurdi, spokesman of the Local Organising Committee ( LOC), Rosemary Waku, said all was set for the opening ceremony on Saturday.

Waku, who is also the university’s Head of Information Department, said the games symposium would be held on April 27 at the institution’s auditorium.(NAN)