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Adeboye Commends Phillip Shaibu’s Appointment as Well-Merited

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15 hours ago

May 24, 2025

Senior special assistant on grassroots sports development to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, has sent a graciously heartwarming congratulatory message to Comerade Phillip Shaibu on his recent appointment as the new Director General of the National Institute for sports (NIS), saying, Shaibu’s remarkable achievements in sports development and what he has done to transform sports in Edo state during his time as Deputy Governor, made him worthy and credible for such lofty appointment.

‘I want to formally congratulate my good friend and brother, Comerade Phillip Shaibu, on his recent appointment as the DG of NIS., without mincing words, he deserves this big appointment, because, his antecedents and genuine commitment to sports development have proven that he has the capacity and capability to head and take the NIS to greater heights, “he said.

“Shaibu, is a well known figure in the country’s sports industry and beyond i know he will bring his expertise to the fore in his new role in alignment with the Renewed Hope agenda of, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, he added.

Philip Shaibu takes over with immediate effect from Prof. Olawale Moronkola, and he is expected to initiate reforms in the Institute to reposition it to live up to its expected heights.

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FCT Badminton Impresses at National Sports Festival as Bappa Mohammed Boosts Grassroots Pla

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16 hours ago

May 24, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman of the Badminton Association in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Bappa Mohammed, has pledged to intensify efforts toward the growth of badminton in the territory through grassroots-focused tournaments and youth engagement initiatives.

He made this commitment during the medal presentation ceremony at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where Team FCT secured medals in both badminton and para-badminton events.

Mr. Mohammed acknowledged that despite the late start in preparation, the FCT athletes still managed to win medals, including a bronze in mixed doubles and a gold in the para-badminton category.

“We are expecting to double our medal tally after this festival,” he stated. “We started preparations a bit late, and that affected our performance.

However, we’ve discovered new talents through this competition. In FCT, we’ve been organizing several programs to take children off the streets and engage them in badminton. We’ve already launched initiatives across the six area councils.”

He emphasized that although preparations were already underway before the festival, the event temporarily slowed their momentum.

“Immediately after the festival, we’ll scale up activities. By next week, we’re set to begin the Area Council Games. We also plan to upgrade our facilities and acquire new equipment to enhance the look and feel of our badminton arenas.”

Mr. Mohammed highlighted FCT’s history of producing high-quality badminton players and expressed optimism about the next generation.

“Since I took over the leadership of the association, we’ve identified gaps and started implementing innovative strategies to reposition badminton in the FCT. There has been significant improvement, and we’re committed to sustaining that progress.”

He also pointed out some logistical challenges faced during the festival, particularly in terms of athlete accommodation.

“This festival is about showcasing talent, especially among young athletes. But when players do not get enough rest due to poor accommodation logistics, it affects their performance. In some cases, athletes were housed up to two hours away from the venue.”

Mr. Mohammed reaffirmed his commitment to addressing these challenges and ensuring FCT badminton continues to thrive at both grassroots and competitive levels.

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