NIS, Akwa Ibom FA Launch 8-Week Summer Basic Coaching Programme in Uyo

The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in partnership with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, has announced the commencement of its 8-Week Summer Basic Coaching Programme in Uyo, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sports development through quality education and grassroots capacity building.

The initiative forms part of the Institute’s nationwide strategy to make coaching education more accessible to aspiring and practicing coaches. Akwa Ibom State is under the NIS South-South Zonal Centre, headquartered in Benin City, Edo State, highlighting the Institute’s drive to expand professional sports education across the region.

The training programme will provide participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge in the fundamentals of sports coaching, coaching techniques, drill organisation, exercise planning, and competition management. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an official NIS Certificate of Participation/Completion.

The programme is open to football coaches, grassroots coaches, sports academy instructors, youth leaders, retired athletes, club coaches, sports administrators, graduates seeking careers in sports coaching, and individuals interested in acquiring a strong foundation in coaching.

Speaking on the initiative, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, reiterated the Institute’s commitment to strengthening grassroots sports development and expanding access to coaching education through its zonal centres and strategic partnerships nationwide.

The Uyo programme underscores the Institute’s vision of producing highly skilled coaches, nurturing emerging talents, and ensuring that every geopolitical zone benefits from quality professional sports training. Interested participants are encouraged to register, while further details regarding the commencement date and other programme information will be communicated by the Institute.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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