
National Institute for Sports admits new students after a year’s break
After a year-long pause, the National Institute for Sports has welcomed 200 new students into its various departments. The admission process was previously suspended by the Director General, Comrade Philip Shaibu, who led a reorganisation of the institute. The changes align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda to make the NIS a leading sports institution. Comrade Shaibu encouraged the new students to remain disciplined and law-abiding as they begin their studies.
What happened
- The National Institute for Sports matriculated 200 students after a year’s suspension of admissions.
- The admission process was halted by Comrade Philip Shaibu for a reorganisation of procedures.
- The reorganisation was carried out in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
- Comrade Shaibu stated that the institute has revamped its lecturers and curriculum to become a global institution.
- He advised the new students to be disciplined and law-abiding to produce quality coaches and administrators.