The Director Normal of the Nationwide Institute for Sports activities (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has referred to as on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to declare a State of Emergency on Nigeria’s sports activities infrastructure, describing the sector as being in its worst situation in many years.
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Shaibu, the speedy previous Deputy Governor of Edo State, made the attraction on Monday whereas internet hosting members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South South FCT Chapter in his Abuja workplace.
He warned that the “whole collapse” of amenities nationwide has crippled sporting improvement, undermined youth engagement, and diminished Nigeria’s standing in international sports activities.
In keeping with the NIS boss, solely the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo presently meets FIFA requirements—an alarming scenario that might drive Nigeria to play worldwide house matches overseas ought to the power fall into disrepair.
“Sports activities want pressing consideration in order that Nigeria can take its place again as a sporting nation,” Shaibu stated, stressing that the revitalization of infrastructure wouldn’t solely improve efficiency but additionally strengthen the economic system by way of sports activities tourism, job creation, and youth improvement.
Shaibu revealed that the Institute has already designed a 10-year improvement blueprint aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed toward restoring NIS because the premier coaching floor for sports activities professionals in Africa.
He famous that the President acknowledges sports activities as a strong software for nationwide unity and a viable avenue for financial diversification.
Addressing the visiting APC delegation, Shaibu reiterated that revitalizing sports activities infrastructure is important to reaching these nationwide goals.
The delegation’s chief, Abdulwahab Ekaide, counseled Shaibu for his transformative work on the NIS and requested that he function the group’s patron, praising his management and dedication to rebuilding
