SWAN @60: Shaibu Canvasses Political Will to Drive Sports Development
The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, emphasized that political will is the missing link in Nigeria's quest for genuine sports development.
Political will remains the missing link in Nigeria’s quest for genuine sports development.
Shaibu made this statement while delivering the keynote address titled "Political Will as a Driver of National Development" at the 60th Diamond Anniversary Lecture of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Abuja.
- The event was held at the VIP Lounge, Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
- Dignitaries in attendance included the National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and his Director General, Bukola Olopade.
- The wife of the Senate President, Mrs Ekaete Godswill Akpabio, was represented by Mrs Matilda Samson Ekong.
The event celebrated six decades of SWAN's contribution to sports journalism and national development.
Author's summary: Shaibu emphasizes political will for sports development.