In a well thought out bid to shore up Nigeria's fortunes in global sports, The Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, says it's excited to announce  the reinvention of the conduct of a comprehensive training program for Directors of sports in Nigerian universities, Exclusivenews.com.ng reports.

Tony Nezianya, spokesman of the NOC, informed that the programme is a collaboration between the Olympic Movement and the Nigeria University Games Association, NUGA, adding that it began in 2019 with a view to provide top-notch training for university athletes. 

''One of the primary objectives is to promote 'Olympism' and instil the three core values of 'Excellence, Friendship, and Respect' among the athletes", Nezianya said in a statement sighted by Exclusivenews.com.ng.

''We firmly believe that by involving the custodians of university athletes in this programme, we can better achieve these objectives", the statement added.

NOC in the statement by its Public Relations Officer, PRO, Tony Nezianya, noted that in an evaluation of previous events, it became evident that participation of university athletes' custodians would be crucial, especially considering that a significant number of the National athletes come from universities.

''So, to facilitate this training, we will be conducting the seminars in four NUGA zones. 

"This has been scheduled as follows: University of Ibadan  - Sept. 5 to Sept. 8, 2023.

"University of Abuja  - Sept.  12 - Sept. 15, 2023.

"Port Harcourt ( IAUE) - Sept. 19 to Sept. 22, 2023.

"Sule Lamido University Jigawa  - Sept. 26  to Sept. 29, 2023.

''The Committee therefore encourages all Directors of Sports in Nigerian universities to take advantage of this opportunity and join us in realizing our shared vision of excellence, friendship, and respect within Nigerian sports. 

''Let us come together and make a lasting impact in the future of sports in our nation'', the statement  concluded.