As part of activities to mark the 9th convocation ceremony and to commemorate the 50th year anniversary of the National Institute for Sports Lagos, six notable Nigerians including the pioneer Principal are to be conferred with the Fellowship of the Institute.
According to the Director-General National Institute for sports Professor Olawale Moronkola the recipients are: former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Bako Lalong; President General of Nigerian Football and other Sports Supporters Club, Dr Rafiu Ladipo; veteran ,broadcaster Dr Danladi Nasir Bako; business mogul, Honourable Kunle Soname; Air Peace Chairman, Barrister Allen Onyema; Special Sports Olympics Gold medalist; Ms Lucy Ejike; and the late Principal of the NIS, Dr Awoture Eleyae.
They will be conferred with the Fellowship of the Institute on January 30, 2025 at the convocation ceremony and 50 years anniversary celebration of the Institute at the Gymnasium Hall in Lagos.
The awardees are being honoured for their contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria over the years.
Apart from the awards, other events lined up include the pre- convocation lecture, 9th special convocation, 50th year anniversary lecture and alumni dinner/ Awards night.
While the pre convocation lecture is to be delivered by Lagos State University Don Professor Abiodun Moronfolu, Broadcast icon Dr John Momoh will be the Chairman of the 50th year anniversary lecture.
There will be awards of certificates to graduands and special recognitions to oustanding students.