Social media is agog with various reactions trailing an array of new track suits that many students of the National Institute of Sports (NIS) have started wearing as part of current reforms installed by the current leadership.
Sports247 gathered from a long chain of reactions across various social media platforms and WhatsApp groups that NIS students are excited about the newly introduced kits, which many observers believe could become uniforms for them.
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Many respondents also praised NIS’ current director-general, Comrade Philip Shaibu for raising the bar with reforms that bring about change through creative ideas and policies that have not only transformed the institute but also brought about zeal and enthusiasm among the students.
A media statement added in part, “The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has taken another step in improving the welfare, appearance and professional identity of its student coaches with the presentation of new official tracksuits to students undergoing training at the institute.
“The initiative is part of the deliberate reforms being driven by the Director General/CEO of NIS, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, who has continued to emphasise that the repositioning of the Institute must reflect not only in its academic programmes, but also in the welfare, experience and overall development of its students.
“Under the Shaibu-led Management, student welfare is being given greater attention, with efforts aimed at creating a more conducive and professional environment for future coaches to learn, train and develop.
“The new tracksuits are therefore more than just sportswear. They represent a renewed approach to student engagement, institutional identity and professionalism, while giving NIS student coaches a stronger sense of belonging as they prepare for their careers in the Nigerian sports industry.”
Sports247 gathered further that, with quality training, improved welfare and a image branding becoming key components of the ongoing reforms, NIS’ egg heads believe the institution is moving towards its goal of producing better equipped and professionally backed coaches for Nigerian sports.
