Speaking during the unveiling in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as one of the most transformative reforms in Nigeria’s education sector. ADVERTISEMENT“For too long, many of our gifted athletes have sought opportunities abroad because we lacked a structured system that combines education with elite sports development. Read Also: NSCDC Launches Manhunt After Vandals Steal N1m Transformer Cable From Jigawa School“The National Sports and Education Excellence Programme is more than a reform; it is a national investment in our future. The Federal Government announced that nine institutions had been selected to host the National Sports and Education Centres of Excellence. They are the University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Benin, University of Jos, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Muhammad Buhari University, Maiduguri, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Federal College of Education, Okene, and Babcock University.