NOC President Habu Gumel has called on the country’s various Sports Federations to use the knowledge acquired at a recent Strategic Management Seminar ©NOC

Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President Habu Gumel has called on the country’s various Sports Federations to use the knowledge acquired at a recent Strategic Management Seminar to improve the governance of their respective organisations.

The event, held at the National Institute for Sports at the Abuja National Stadium, was attended by a host of Government representatives and officials from various sports across the African nation.

The aim of the seminar was to increase understanding and share knowledge concerning managing sports organisations in Nigeria, and to help attendees acquire further techniques to enhance their understanding of strategic management planning.

Gumel, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee and was re-elected as the head of the NOC in 2014, further stressed the organisation’s commitment to improving the careers of coaches, athletes and sporting officials in the country.

NOC President and IOC member Habu Gumel insists his organisation will continue to help athletes, coaches and officials in the nation
NOC President and IOC member Habu Gumel insists his organisation will continue to help athletes, coaches and officials in the nation ©NOC

“From all indications, it is not an over-exaggeration to say that the two days programme have been quite hectic for you all as a result of the rigours of the sessions as well as brainstorming theories and group work,” he told the participants. 

“I am quite optimistic that the entire course was quite resourceful and beneficial to you.

“It is hoped that you have all used this golden opportunity to broaden your understanding of the techniques of Strategic Management Planning.

“Going by the level of this seminar and the calibre of the expert assigned to coordinate and oversee its execution, I can only say that the stakes are high and our expectations of you equally tremendous.”

Nigerian city Lagos played host to an Advanced Sports Management Course last year, which was widely praised by participants, directors and administrators alike.