The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has congratulated Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, as he celebrates his 60th birthday.
In a goodwill message, Shaibu described Adeboye as a brother, friend, and dedicated sports administrator whose decades of service have significantly contributed to the development of sports in Nigeria.
Shaibu expressed joy that Adeboye, popularly known as “Zulu Authority,” has reached the milestone age of 60 in good health and sound mind.
“It gladdens my heart to see my brother and friend, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reach this milestone of 60 years in good health and sound mind,” Shaibu said.
The NIS boss noted that Adeboye’s commitment to grassroots sports development and youth empowerment over the years has played a vital role in strengthening Nigeria’s sports ecosystem.
According to him, Adeboye’s immense contributions to sports development earned him the confidence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who appointed him as Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development.
“Adeboye’s contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, considering the decades of service he has dedicated to the sports industry,” Shaibu added.
As Adeboye marks his Diamond Jubilee, Shaibu offered prayers for continued strength, wisdom, and divine guidance for the celebrant.
“I pray that on this auspicious occasion of your Diamond Jubilee, God in His mercies will continue to bless and protect you, and grant you more wisdom to continue contributing towards the growth of Nigerian sports,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the management and staff of the National Institute for Sports, Shaibu wished the celebrant a joyful birthday and many more years of impactful service.
“On behalf of the Management and Staff of the National Institute for Sports, I say happy birthday to Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye,” he concluded.
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