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Nigeria Olympic Committee inaugurates Safeguard Commission to promote safe sport

Posted : 04 February 2025

The new commission aligns with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) commitment to creating a safe sporting environment. The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated its own Safeguard Commission.


Since 2004, the IOC has been promoting safe sports, and as a member of the Olympic Movement, the NOC is dedicated to upholding this commitment.


The Safeguard Commission is tasked with promoting and aligning with IOC best practices on Safe Sports to protect athletes and their entourage (coaches, officials, etc.) from harassment and abuse within the sporting environment.


This includes physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse, as well as neglect and discrimination, ensuring that sports remain safe for all before, during, and after sporting events and activities.


The Commission will work to:


- Prevent harassment, abuse, and discrimination in sports
- Provide support and resources to athletes and stakeholders affected by misconduct
- Foster a culture of reporting and investigating allegations
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective safeguarding policies


"The Nigeria Olympic Committee is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all athletes and stakeholders," said the President of the NOC, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel. "The inauguration of the Safeguard Commission marks an important step toward achieving this goal."


Seven professionals who attended the IOC's international course on safeguarding and are certified Safeguard sports officers are members of the commission. 


Among them are Dr. Olajide Adebola, Mr. Femi Abioye, Ms. Justina Erezi, and Dr. Oluwaseun Nariwoh, among others. These members are drawn from National Sports Federations chaired by Dr. Olajide Adebola.

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