By Andrew Abah, Abuja
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honourable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Federal Government on the inauguration of the Technical Board of the Nigeria Anti-Doping Centre (NADC), describing the milestone as a significant step towards strengthening integrity, transparency and global competitiveness in Nigerian sports.
Hon. Omidiran said the inauguration of the Board in Abuja on Thursday, following the enactment of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2025, demonstrates the Federal Government’s unwavering 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 Nigeria Olympic Committee Board of Trustees secretary, admitted that the establishment of the Centre is a strategic institutional reform that reinforces the Renewed Hope Agenda by promoting 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,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss added that sports remain a powerful tool for national unity, youth development and economic growth, stressing that protecting the integrity of competitions is essential to sustaining public confidence and enhancing Nigeria’s global reputation.
Hon. Omidiran reiterated the Federal Character Commission’s support for initiatives that strengthen public institutions, promote transparency and advance national development, expressing confidence that the Board will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of integrity and clean competition in Nigerian sports.
The former lawmaker also commended the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON, the National Assembly, the National Sports Commission and other stakeholders whose collaborative efforts culminated in the establishment of the statutory anti-doping institution.
“I congratulate the Chairman and members of the Technical Board on their well-deserved appointments and urge 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 added.
