By Euclid Myke, Abuja
The Director General of the National Institute for Sports and immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu has attributed his appointment to Divine favour during a thanksgiving service held at Saint Paul Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin City on Sunday.
Shaibu according to a statement by his Special Assistant Media, Ben Ogbemudia, expressed, unreserved gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with the responsibility of reforming and rebranding the National Institute for Sports.
He assured that he would make the President proud by delivering on his mandate and aligning the institute’s operations with the Renewed Hope agenda.
The Deputy Governor, Hon Dennis Idahosa, while congratulated Shaibu on his appointment, expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on his mandate.
Shaibu, in turn, assured that he and Idahosa would be good ambassadors of Edo State, working tirelessly to promote the state’s interests.
The thanksgiving service was followed by a reception at his residence on Adeyan Avenue, where friends and well-wishers gathered to celebrate his appointment.
