NOC Admin Course To Hold In Umuahia
By Julie Sylvia, Onitsha
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Abia State Sports Council, is organising a Sports Administration Course for its members.
The course according to the Public Relations Officer, PRO, NOC Mr Tony Nezianya, will run from Wednesday, Nov. 13 to Friday Nov. 15, 2024, at State Sports Council, Umuahia,from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
“This initiative, part of the International Olympic Committee’s educational programmes through Olympic Solidarity and the National Olympic Committee, aims to equip sports administrators with the essential knowledge and tools to drive change and improvement within their sports organizations.
“The course is also designed to help stakeholders develop and maintain robust and sustainable administrative structures that can deliver the necessary support to athletes and sports administrators.
“It will cover topics based on the Olympic Solidarity Sports Manual, including, Principles, Structure, and Leadership of the Olympic Movement,the Olympic games, Athletes at the Heart of the Olympic Movement, Management and Promotion of Olympic Values and Sports
“This edition targets stakeholders from State Sports Councils/Commissions and Higher Institutions.
“The programme will be delivered both onsite and virtually, anchored by two International Olympic Committee Certified National Course Directors, Mr Nweri Emmanuel Dr (Mrs) Esther Oluwatoyin Aluko and Chidobi Deborah Project officer, along with other invited speakers.
“Others are, Prof Fasan Clement, Programme Director of IOC Advanced Sports Management Course, Dr Akin Amao, Former Chairman NOC Medical & Scientific Commission, Prof Dominic Leah Funmilayo, University of Ilorin, Prof Abiodun Moronfolu, Lagos State University Mr Kweku Tandoh, Former Chairman Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Oyebode Oluseyi CEO Dynaspro Sports Academy and Dr Rasheed Oyhikire, Deputy Dean.
“The course would be coordinated by an NOC under Secretary, Mrs Deborah Chidobi while the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel will declare open the workshop.
