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ABUJA- Mr Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of National Institute for Sports (NIS) has called for the support of Edo government for the South South zonal training institute.
Mr Ben Ogbemudia,the Special Adviser on Media, in a statement, said Shaibu made the call during a visit to Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Wednesday in Benin.
The NIS D-G commended the governor for his impressive achievements across the state.
“What you have achieved within one year, only a true homeboy could have made it possible. Each time I see the Edo Line revived and new bridges springing up, I feel proud of Edo again,”he said.
Shaibu lauded President Bola Tinubu for restoring hope through the Renewed Hope Agenda, describing his administration as one that is restructuring the system and laying a solid foundation for a stronger Nigeria.
He commended Tinubu for his vision of using sports as a veritable tool to change the national ecosystem, through the unified reward system for Nigerian athletes.
“The President has truly prioritised the Nigerian youth as drivers of our economy, and we are happy that this transformation is happening under the leadership of Okpebholo,” Shaibu said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Shaiu presented a 10-year working plan of the Institute to the governor
He also outlined strategies for grassroots training and sports development across the South-South region.
In attendance were officials of the state government and their counterparts from the NIS..
In his remarks, Okpebholo expressed appreciation to the management NIS for choosing the for the zonal training institute.
He described the institute as a major boost to sports development in the region.
The governor reiterated his administration’s full support and partnership to ensure its success.
He said that he had almost lost interest in sports until Shaibu’s consistent drive reignited his enthusiasm..(NAN)
