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The Director-General/CEO of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has revealed his plans to transform Nigerian sports, citing President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering support.
Shaibu thanked President Tinubu for his commitment to repositioning sports as a tool for youth empowerment, national unity, and economic diversification. “I want to thank Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for consistently showing interest in funding and developing Nigerian sports,” he said.
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The NIS boss recalled his tenure in Edo State, where he oversaw the transformation of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and developed mini stadia to revive grassroots sports. He acknowledged initial scepticism about his appointment but is determined to succeed.
