The Executive Chairman, Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Technical Board of the Nigeria Anti-Doping Centre (NADC).
Omidiran said this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the FCC Spokesperson, Mr Ademola Lawrence.
She described the inauguration as a major step toward strengthening integrity in Nigerian sports.
She said the inauguration also underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding the credibility of Nigerian sports and aligning the country with international best practices under the World Anti-Doping Code.
Omidiran, who is also the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, described the establishment of the centre as a strategic institutional reform in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to her, the board will promote accountability, fairness and excellence across the nation’s sports ecosystem.
“The inauguration of the Nigeria Anti-Doping Centre Technical Board is a landmark achievement for Nigerian sports.
“It reflects the Federal Government’s determination to protect clean athletes, uphold integrity in competition and restore greater confidence in Nigeria’s sporting system, both nationally and internationally,” she said.
She said sports remained a powerful tool for national unity, youth development and economic growth, stressing that protecting the integrity of competitions was essential to sustaining public confidence and enhancing Nigeria’s global reputation.
Omidiran reiterated the FCC’s support for initiatives aimed at strengthening public institutions, promoting transparency and advancing national development.
She expressed confidence that the board would play a pivotal role in promoting integrity and clean competition in Nigerian sports.
She also commended the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, the National Assembly, the National Sports Commission and other stakeholders for their roles in establishing the statutory anti-doping institution.
She congratulated the chairman and members of the Technical Board on their appointments and urged them to discharge their responsibilities with professionalism, independence and fairness.
“Their success will not only protect the future of our athletes but also strengthen Nigeria’s standing within the global sporting community,” she said.
