The Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ending bureaucratic delays in sports funding.
Shaibu said the presidential directive that all budgetary allocation for sports be released immediately after budget passage has totally eradicated the bottleneck encountered by Nigerian Sports.
”President Tinubu has broken another jinx for his visionary and timely directive aimed at ending bureaucratic delays in sports financing in Nigeria. This is a resounding thank you message to you, our amiable President. You have not only offered the platform for service but have also provided the enabling environment and tools, which have been the missing link in the history of Nigerian sports.
“I am indeed proud to be alive to witness this revolution in Nigerian sports. The bold intervention by Mr President will enhance the planning, execution and sustainability of sports programmes nationwide.
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“Timely access to funds will ensure that critical sports infrastructure projects are completed as scheduled, training facilities are upgraded, and equipment is procured to meet international standards.
“The President’s order to review sports-related allocations currently dispersed across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) will bring much-needed coordination, transparency and efficiency into sports administration. This restructuring will strengthen sports as a national institution, eliminate duplication of roles, and allow for more strategic investment in athlete development and capacity building,” Shaibu said in a statement he personally signed and made available to Sporting Tribune.
Shaibu expressed hope that the decision will not only reposition sports as a viable tool for youth empowerment but also promote national unity, enhance economic growth and attract global recognition.
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