Shaibu Urges Mark to Continue Supporting Nigerian Basketball
On Monday in Abuja, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), encouraged Igoche Mark, a basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship, to persist in his efforts to advance basketball in Nigeria. During Mark's visit, aimed at motivating basketball coaches undergoing training under his sponsorship, Shaibu expressed gratitude for Mark's support and partnership, stating, “do not give up on basketball.” Mark acknowledged the significant transformation at the NIS since his last visit in 2022, attributing this progress to Shaibu's dedication to sports development in Edo State.
He emphasized the necessity of proper certification for coaches transitioning from players to ensure they can compete internationally, highlighting the importance of being certified to occupy coaching positions.
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