Tinubu appoints Shaibu as NIS DG
President Bola Tinubu
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Philip Shaibu, former Deputy Governor of Edo State, as the new Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), effective immediately.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) warmly congratulated Shaibu, with its President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, stating, “We have no doubt that he has the intellectual capacity, passion, knowledge of sports science and the energy and temperament to turn things around at the NIS.”
He added, “We believe that he has the ability to justify the confidence reposed in him by Mr. President”.
Shaibu, known for his deep love and enthusiasm for sports development during his tenure in Edo State, takes over from Professor Olawale Moronkola.
Shaibu carved a niche for himself as Deputy Governor of Edo State, where he revitalised and oversaw the sports sector.
He left a lasting legacy as a promoter of sports and as an advocate for youth empowerment, creating career-defining opportunities that helped young people excel in their chosen fields.
Meanwhile, Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeboye Adeyinka, sent a congratulatory message to Comrade Philip Shaibu on his appointment as the new Director General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS).
According to the SSA, Shaibu’s remarkable achievements in sports development and his transformative impact on sports in Edo State during his tenure as Deputy Governor make him a worthy and credible choice for this important role.
He said, “I want to formally congratulate my good friend and brother, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on his recent appointment as DG of NIS. Without mincing words, he deserves this prestigious appointment because his track record and genuine commitment to sports development prove that he has the capacity and capability to lead NIS to greater heights.
“Shaibu is a well-known figure in the country’s sports industry and beyond. I am confident he will bring his expertise to bear in his new role, aligning with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
The NIS, established in 1974, is Nigeria’s premier sports science and research institute, tasked with producing top coaches, sports scientists, and managers to enhance Nigeria’s international sports performance.
