The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, heartily congratulates Comrade Philip Shaibu on his well-deserved appointment as the Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This appointment is a testament to Shaibu’s unwavering commitment to public service, his long-standing contributions to the development of sports, and his enduring passion for youth empowerment and excellence.
The NUJ is confident that Comrade Shaibu will bring visionary leadership and transformative reforms to the National Institute for Sports, drawing from his rich experience in governance and grassroots mobilisation.
His appointment at this critical time offers a great opportunity to reposition the Institute towards fulfilling its mandate of producing elite coaches, sports managers, and researchers that will boost Nigeria’s global sporting image.
We extend our warmest congratulations and offer our full support as he embarks on this new national assignment.
The Edo state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists is proud of this recognition and believes that his tenure will usher in a new era of innovation and progress in the Nigerian sports sector.
Signed:
Festus Alenkhe
(Chairman)
Andy Egbon
(Secretary)
