The Nigerian Army (NA) and the Nigerian Anti-Doping Centre (NADC) have strengthened collaboration towards promoting clean sport, safeguarding athletes and upholding Nigeria’s sporting integrity and international reputation. The partnership reflects the Nigerian Army’s commitment to developing disciplined, resilient and globally competitive athletes capable of representing the Service and the nation with distinction.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, stated this on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, when he received the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the NADC, Mr Mainasara Illo, and members of his delegation on a courtesy visit to Army Headquarters, Abuja.
Lieutenant General Shaibu stressed the importance of sustained anti-doping education, regular screening and effective institutional oversight, particularly from the early stages of athletes’ development. He noted that adequate sensitisation would help prevent the intentional or inadvertent use of prohibited substances, including those that may be contained in unverified medications, supplements and local remedies.
The COAS assured the delegation of the Nigerian Army’s readiness to support joint anti-doping education, sensitisation and capacity-building programmes. He also expressed the Army’s willingness to make its physical training platforms available for relevant seminars and awareness activities, noting that proactive education would protect athletes from avoidable sanctions, promote compliance with international sporting standards and safeguard Nigeria’s reputation at national and international competitions
