Gumel challenges participants as NOC/ IOC Sports Administration Course ends

August 1, 2025 by Our Reporter

President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has urged  participants at the just concluded NOC, 11^th  edition  of the International Olympic Committee-certified  Sports  Administration Course held in Mowe, Ogun State- in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports, Redeemed Christian Church of God ( RCCG), to return to their base and apply their newly acquired skills towards advancing the development of sports in Nigeria.

Gumel gave the charge while declaring the course closed. He congratulated all the participants for acquiring new sports Administration skills to enhance their knowledge.

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The course attracted not less than 27 RCCG Sports Directors from across the country.

The programme was aimed at promoting structured and sustainable sports programme across RCCG districts, build leadership and administrative capacity among sports Directors, leverage sports for evangelism and community engagement and identify emerging athletic talents for future national and international competitions.

Facilitators include, Dr. (Mrs)  Esther O. Aluko and  Mr. Emmanuel Nweri, both IOC National Course Directors. Mrs Deborah Ijeoma Chidobi, NOC project Officer. Speakers include,Prof. Clement Fasan, IOC Advanced Sports  Management course programme Director,Prof. Abiodun Moronfolu, Lagos State University ( LASU ),Dr. Akin Amao, former chairman/ member, NOC Medical Commission, Mr. Oyebode Oluseyi, CEO, Dynaspro Sports Academy, Dr. Rasheed Oyhikhire, Deputy Dean, Afuze College of Education.

Participants expressed deep appreciation for the practical insight and collaborative atmosphere while asking for more of such courses to further strengthen the Olympic ideals within the RCCG’s sports ministry.