Lagos and NIS collaborate to boost sports safety measures
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has started talks with the National Institute for Sports to improve emergency preparedness in Nigeria’s sports sector. The collaboration aims to enhance safety awareness, emergency response, and capacity building in sporting environments. Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu emphasized the importance of integrating emergency preparedness into sports management. Philip Shaibu highlighted ongoing reforms and the need to address manpower shortages in the sector.
What we know
- The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency visited the NIS office in Lagos to discuss partnership opportunities.
- Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu stated the goal is to embed preparedness and rapid response into sports administration.
- Philip Shaibu noted the sports sector faces a manpower deficit of over one million personnel.
- The NIS is implementing reforms such as reviving infrastructure, curriculum review, and launching new programmes in physiotherapy and paramedics.
- Partnerships are being expanded with both national and international sporting bodies, and efforts are underway to improve student access to education through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
