By Goodness Ndukuba, Awka on January 21, 2025

The second module of the 7th Edition of the IOC/NOC Advanced Sport Management Course has begun in Lagos.

Mr Tony Nezianya, Spokesman of the NOC in a statement on Tuesday, said the three-day event which ends on Jan. 24 is holding in hybrid - virtually and coordinated from Lagos.

He said that the programme was an initiative of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through Olympic Solidarity and the National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

"The Course is designed to equip sports administrators with the knowledge and tools needed to bring about change and improvement within their sports organisations. 

"It also aims to help stakeholders develop and maintain solid, sustainable administrative structures to deliver the support athletes and administrators require.

Nezianya added that the target participants are stakeholders from state sports councils/commissions and higher institutions. 

"This edition will be conducted in a hybrid format, combining onsite sessions with virtual participation," he said.

He said the facilitators and guest speakers, two IOC-certified Course Directors will anchor the programme.

They are Prof. Fasan Clement, Lagos State University, and Dr Dyagas Jonathan, the Director of Finance at the Association of National Olympic Committee of Africa (ANOCA).  

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel will be present to formally declare the session open.

Source Daily Sports Nigeria

Posted January 21, 2025

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