By Daily Sports Nigeria on February 4, 2025
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has Inaugurated safeguard commission to Promote safe sport
Mr Tony Tony Nezianya, the NOC Public Relations Officer in a statement on Tuesday, said the new commission aligns with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) commitment to creating a safe sporting environment.
He said that 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 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, making sports safe for All before, during and after sporting events and activities," he added
Nezianya noted that the Commission will work to prevent harassment, abuse, and discrimination in sports, provide support and resources to athletes and stakeholders affected by misconduct
Others are to foster a culture of reporting and investigation of allegations, collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective safeguarding policies," he said..
INezoanya stressed that the Nigeria Olympic Committee is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all athletes and stakeholders," said President of the NOC, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel.
"The inauguration of the Safeguard Commission marked an important step toward achieving this goal," he affirmed.
He said that seven professionals who attended the IOC 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.
According to him, They are drawn from National Sports Federations chaired by Dr Olajide Adebola and the inauguration took place virtually on Jan. 20, 2025.
Source Daily Sports Nigeria
Posted February 4, 2025
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