Senate backs NIS N60 billion budget proposal to improve training, infrastructure

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‎The Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports on Thursday supported the significantly increased budget proposal for the National Institute of Sports (NIS) from ₦2.8 billion to approximately ₦60 billion in the 2026 to enhance sports development.
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‎Presenting the 2026 budget proposal, the Director General and Chief Executive officer of the institute , Comrade Philip Shaibu said objectives of the Institute is to support improved training, infrastructure, and preparations for international events.
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‎Comrade Shaibu who is the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State solicited the support of the Legislature in achieving his mandate for the Institute.
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‎The NIS Boss said the institute is also planning to train grassroots coaches on the basic knowledge and techniques of modern Sports.

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