NOC Women's Commission Launches 2nd National Sports Seminar

NOC Women's Commission Launches 2nd National Sports Seminar

The Women’s Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially announced the commencement of the 2nd edition of its landmark Women in Sport seminar series, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

This series will be held across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. Building on the success of the maiden edition, the commission has significantly widened its focus to include referees, umpires, and technical officials in this year's program.

In line with the spirit of International Women’s Day and its theme of "Accelerate Action," the seminar will emphasize "Capacity Building in Sports."

In a significant move toward inclusivity, participation has been opened to a broad range of female stakeholders in the sports ecosystem, including administrators, coaches, and the newly included technical personnel.

The seminar series will kick off in the North West zone from July 9 to July 11, 2025, at the prestigious Business School, CBN Centre of Excellence, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

This will be immediately followed by the North Central leg, scheduled for July 14 to July 16, 2025, at the University of Jos.

The commission confirmed that seasoned sports administrators, coaches, and technical experts will deliver lectures and facilitate workshops for participants.

This initiative is a cornerstone of the NOC's strategy to elevate women into leadership roles within the nation's sporting structure.

These seminars are viewed as a crucial pathway to achieving that goal, aligning with the global push by organizations like the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for greater gender equity in sports governance.

The schedule for the remaining geopolitical zones—North East, South South, South East, and South West—is set for August 2025, with specific dates and venues to be announced soon.

The Women’s Commission extends an open invitation to all women in the Nigerian sports sector to take advantage of this invaluable opportunity for professional development.

Mrs. Kemi Obidahunsi, the Secretary of the Commission and a staff member of the Committee, is the coordinating officer in charge of the project.

Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, the president of the NOC, will officially open the event.