Shaibu Proposes Partnership to Boost Nigerian Sports Coaching

On a condolence visit to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) regarding the death of former NFA chairman Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, emphasized the need for collaboration between the NFF and the National Institute for Sports (NIS). Shaibu highlighted a bold two-year plan to bridge the gap of two million coaches in Nigeria's sports sector.

He noted that a recent study revealed a concerning ratio of 117 football coaches to 232 students, underscoring the urgent need for reform. Shaibu committed to ensuring that the NIS transforms into a model institution, akin to the German and Australian sports institutes, by decentralizing its operations across various Nigerian cities.

He also mentioned ongoing projects under the NFF administration, including the FIFA player hostel and new training pitches. NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau acknowledged Galadima's legacy and expressed readiness to support the NIS in its endeavors to improve coaching standards.