NIS and ICAN Collaborate to Enhance Athlete Welfare

Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), announced a collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) aimed at improving the welfare of sportsmen and women during their retirement years. This partnership was discussed during a meeting with ICAN President Hajiya Queensley S. Seghosime and her council team at the NIS office located at the Athletes Development Centre, MKO National Stadium, Abuja.

Shaibu emphasized that the initiative would provide financial literacy and proper retirement planning for coaches and athletes. The NIS has already initiated its first sensitization program across the North-West, North-Central, and North-East zones as part of its nationwide welfare and capacity-building efforts.

Shaibu also acknowledged ICAN for appointing NIS Bursar Mrs. Nyakno Ololade Oluokun to its governing council, recognizing her competence and professionalism. The partnership aims to develop sustainable welfare structures for Nigerian sports stakeholders.