President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to review and approve a bill aimed at prohibiting athletes from using performance-enhancing substances.
The request was communicated in a letter read on Thursday on the floor of the Senate by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau.
Tinubu emphasized that the bill would establish a legal framework for the formation of the National Anti-Doping Organization, stressing its importance for Nigeria to meet the standards outlined in the World Anti-Doping Code.
In the letter, Tinubu stated, “In accordance with the provisions of section 58 (2) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, I forward herewith the National Anti-Doping Bill 2024 for the kind consideration of the Senate.”
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He highlighted that the bill seeks to create an administratively independent National Anti-Doping organization, which is crucial for Nigeria’s compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code and international standards.
Tinubu further noted that the enactment of the legislation would prevent Nigeria from facing penalties and loss of participation rights in regional, continental, and world athletic events.
He urged the Senate to expedite the consideration and passage of the bill into law before the Olympic Games seminar in Paris in July 2024.
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