Sports

NBTE Approves Paramedics Course for NIS

Published

2 years ago

October 29, 2024

The National Institute for sports Lagos has secured another landmark with the approval of the Paramedics Technology ND course by the National Board for Technical Education.

By this, the NIS is now mandated to train young Nigerians in the area of Paramedics Technology to give emergency medical care to people who are injured or ill typically in a setting outside a hospital to meet manpower needs for athletes welfare and those involved in occupational accidents and disasters. Director-General of NIS Professor Olawale Moronkola said this was the actualization of a long-term plan to ensure that the NIS plays its statutory role in Sports.

Development which cannot be achieved without incorporating the medical professionals ”
The coming of Prof.Moronkola to NIS is really repositioning the hithertho forgotten Sports Institute to higher glory to the admiration of staff and students and other relevant stakeholders.

The DG expressed the profound gratitude of the National Institute For Sports to the NBTE for approving the Paramedics course after satisfying all the requirements following a very rigorous process. With this development, the course is now available through Joint Admission and Matriculation Board this academic session for those who sat for JAMB examination this year with minimum score of 100 points”

Professor Moronkola further asserted ” This will create new horde of professional medical personnel who will be engaged to work with clubs, national teams and sporting Federations. This will ensure quick responses by trained professionals in the event of emergencies.”

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

Published

15 hours ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.

The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.

The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.

It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.

“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.

“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”

The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.

Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.

She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.

In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.

They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.

The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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