The Nigerian senate has passed for second reading a bill which seeks to establish an FCT Sports Commission, to be charged with the responsibility of administering, encouraging and developing sports & games in the Federal Capital Territory
According to the sponsor of the bill Senator Philip Aduda (PDP FCT)
The bill if assented to will encourage the development, organization and participation in sports in Abuja
Senator Aduda added that the commission will co-ordinate and integrate efforts to raise the standard of performance in sports as well as promote co-operation with other sports bodies, their physical fitness and general well-being
The commission is expected to organize, assist financially the participation in sports at inter-state, national and international levels, provide and maintain sports centers and facilities for the training of Nigerians as instructors and organizers of sports
He further stated that the bill will bring FCT Sports to be in line with international best practice in the areas of sports administration.
After deliberation, the bill was referred to Senate Committee on Sports to report back in four weeks
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
