The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in partnership with Raytiding Consulting Ltd, and in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, on Sunday, graduate participants of its first Executive Coaching Certificate Programme on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The graduation ceremony, scheduled for 10:00 am. at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, will mark an important milestone in the Institute’s efforts to strengthen coaching education and improve sports development through professional training and capacity building.

In a statement, the Special Assistant on Media in the Office of the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the NIS, Ben Ogbemudia, said the programme reflects the institute’s commitment to equipping coaches with the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to meet the demands of modern sports.

Through such initiatives, the Institute continues to create opportunities for professional development and contribute to building a competent coaching workforce for Nigeria’s sporting sector.

The collaboration with Raytiding Consulting Ltd. and the Akwa Ibom State Football Association also highlights the importance of partnerships in advancing sports education.

Such collaborations can help expand access to coaching programmes, strengthen professional standards and support the discovery and development of sporting talent at different levels.

The ceremony is expected to celebrate the participants’ commitment to learning and recognise the importance of continuous training in improving coaching standards.

It also aligns with the transformation agenda of the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NIS, H.E. Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, which prioritises quality coaching, institutional development and a stronger contribution to national sports development.

As the participants prepare to receive their certificates, the programme represents another step towards producing better-equipped coaches who can nurture talent, improve sporting performance and contribute to Nigeria’s competitiveness in sports in line with President Ahmed Bola Tinubu renewed hope agenda.

It further reinforces the NIS commitment to professional coaching education as a foundation for sustainable sports development.