NIS DG Queries Staff Over Absence from Fitness Exercises

Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has queried several principal officers and staff members for their absence from compulsory keep-fit and aerobics exercises held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These sessions are part of the management's initiative to promote physical fitness, healthy living, and overall staff wellbeing, and participation is mandatory for all employees, regardless of rank.

The management has reiterated that only legitimate reasons, communicated to the appropriate authorities, will justify any absence. The initiative aims to strengthen discipline and accountability within the institute while encouraging healthier lifestyles among employees.

The NIS, responsible for training sports professionals within Nigeria, emphasizes the importance of a physically and mentally healthy workforce, aligning its internal practices with its mission in sports development. The keep-fit sessions are expected to remain a regular part of the institute's activities, promoting physical activity as a core value.