President Bola Tinubu has asked the senate to consider and pass a bill seeking to prohibit athletes from consuming substances that will enhance their performance.
In a letter read on the floor of the upper legislative chamber by Jibrin Barau, the Deputy Senate President, on Thursday, the president said the bill would provide a legal framework for the creation of a national anti-doping organisation.
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He added that the establishment of the agency is a requirement for Nigeria to achieve compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the international standard for code compliance.Â
According to the President, the legislation will also help Nigeria avoid the imposition of signatory consequences, inclusion of laws of hosting and participating rights at regional, continental and world championships or major athletic events
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