IOC, NOC Drags Sports Federation Presidents To Classroom
The two day International Olympic Committee ( IOC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee ( NOC) Good Governance Seminar for Presidents of National Sports Federations begins at the Starview Palace Hotel, 4th Avenue by Setraco, Gwarinpa, Abuja.
The two-day seminar for 28-29 September, is designed as a capacity-building and knowledge-sharing programme to strengthen the leadership and governance skills of National Sports Federation Presidents and promote internationally recognized good governance standards in Nigerian Sports.
The curriculum will cover key areas , including introduction to sports architecture, leadership principles and qualities, core governance principles and responses to governance challenges, Roles and responsibilities of presidents and Secretary-Generals
Effective management of National Sports Federations identifying forms and areas of corruption in sports.
The initiative supports the Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance within the Olympic Movement which emphasize a clear vision and strategy, sound organizational structures and regulations, integrity, ethics, transparency, accountability and effective control mechanisms.
The NOC considers good governance essential to the credibility, sustainability and growth of sports organizations.
As NOC affiliates, National Federations have a vital responsibility to maintain effective governance systems and operate in accordance with their constructions , applicable regulations and recognized ethical standards.
Nigeria Olympic Secretary-General,
Hon Babatunde Popoola, said the seminar will give Federation Presidents a valuable opportunity to share experiences, discuss current governance challenges in Nigerian sports and identify practical ways to improve administration and service delivery.
To ensure high-quality delivery content delivery and programme coordination, the International Olympic Committee has appointed an international expert-Dr. Donald Rukare, President of the Commonwealth Sport and a MEMOS instructor in Governance and Sports Management-to facilitate the seminar.
Nigeria Olympic Committee President, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, reaffirmed the NOC’s commitment to strengthen the capacity of sports administrators through continuous education, workshops and training programmes as part of its mission to support sports development in Nigeria.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, will officially declare the Seminar open .
