Sanniquellie, Nimba County – T. Emmanuel Nuwahn, the newly elected Student Council President of Nimba University, is calling on well-meaning Nimbaians and public officials to support a transformative initiative aimed at building the university’s first-ever modern Students Sports Park.
Elected in January 2025 at the close of the 2023/2024 academic year under the Pragmatic Students Liberation Party (SLP), Nuwahn is already taking bold steps to deliver on promises made during the campaign. Chief among them is the construction of a multi-purpose sports facility on campus a first for Nimba University and the entire Sanniquellie City.
With nearly 2,000 active students, Nimba University is currently the fastest growing university in Liberia, yet it lacks even a basic sporting facility. This has led to a longstanding reliance on rented venues from nearby high schools or, when funding allows, the county sports stadium.
“This situation is not sustainable,” said Nuwahn. “Our students deserve better. The new Sports Park will provide a permanent home for sporting activities, improve student life, and enhance the overall beauty of our campus.”
A detailed blueprint for the project has already been prepared, with the total estimated cost set at $89,700 USD. The groundbreaking development will not only address the lack of infrastructure but also promote wellness, unity, and school pride among students.
As his official induction ceremony approaches on June 20, 2025, President-elect Nuwahn and the Students Council Government are launching a fundraising appeal to bring this vision to life.
“We are hopeful that during the induction, we will begin raising the funds needed to break ground,” he said. “We are pleading with government officials, Nimba citizens, alumni, and all friends of education to support this effort. Nimba University is all we have and investing in its growth means investing in the future of our young leaders.”
The Students Council Government is inviting contributions of any kind to support the Sports Park initiative, emphasizing that the project is a shared legacy for the entire county and beyond.
