NIS and ICAN Collaborate to Enhance Athlete Welfare

On October 14, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, announced a partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) aimed at improving the welfare of athletes and coaches during retirement. This collaboration focuses on providing financial literacy and retirement planning to ensure that sports professionals can live comfortably after their active careers.

Shaibu revealed that the NIS has initiated its first sensitization program across the North-West, North-Central, and North-East zones to extend welfare and capacity-building initiatives nationwide. He expressed gratitude to ICAN for appointing the NIS Bursar, Mrs. Nyakno Ololade Oluokun, to its governing council, recognizing her competence and professionalism.

The ICAN President, Hajiya Queensley S. Seghosime, praised Oluokun's contributions and highlighted the importance of nurturing talent through strong institutions in sports.