Minister Praises Philip Shaibu’s Appointment as NIS Director-General
The Minister of Art, Culture and Tourism, Hannatu Musawa, has commended the appointment of Comrade Philip Shaibu as Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, NIS, describing him as the right person to lead the institute at a time of growing opportunities in Nigeria’s sports and creative economies.
The Minister made the remarks during an engagement involving the NIS, Bodyline Fitness and the Ministry ahead of the forthcoming LIFEFIT programme, where she expressed confidence in the direction of the institute under the leadership of Shaibu.
According to her, President Bola Tinubu made the right decision by appointing Shaibu to lead the NIS, noting that his understanding of the transformative power of sports and his approach to repositioning the institute make him well suited for the responsibility.
The Minister also stressed the importance of developing good teachers and coaches, noting that the right message can only be effectively passed on to young people when those responsible for training and mentoring them are properly equipped.
