Dr. John Atumiye Ndanusa Dadi-Mamud has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the new Director/ Chief Executive of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Igbere Tv reports.
In a statement by Nneka Ikem Anibezea, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, made available to Igbere Tv on Wednesday, revealed that a letter from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation stated that the appointment of the former NIS Deputy Director is for an initial term of four years.
Igbere Tv learnt that the 53-year old Dadi-Mamud hails from Kogi State and attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
He holds a Doctorate degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters’ degree in Exercise Physiology.
Dr. Dadi-Mamud has served in various capacities including Acting Director NIS, Coordinator, Academic programmes, NIS, Head of Department Research Department, Secretary, Swimming Association Lokoja and part time lecturer, Arabic Teachers College Kano.
His appointment is with effect from May 14, 2019, while taking over from Dr. Chukwudi Kingdom Eke, whose tenure expired on May 10, 2019.
Igbere Tv learnt that the 53-year old Dadi-Mamud hails from Kogi State and attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
He holds a Doctorate degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters’ degree in Exercise Physiology.
Dr. Dadi-Mamud has served in various capacities including Acting Director NIS, Coordinator, Academic programmes, NIS, Head of Department Research Department, Secretary, Swimming Association Lokoja and part time lecturer, Arabic Teachers College Kano.
His appointment is with effect from May 14, 2019, while taking over from Dr. Chukwudi Kingdom Eke, whose tenure expired on May 10, 2019.
