NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION ACT

An Act establishes the National Sports Commission to regulate and fund sports development in Nigeria. It targets sports federations, athletes, and state sports councils. This promotes physical activity and national pride through sporting excellence.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the National Sports Commission and framework for sports development, regulation, and funding in Nigeria, with functions now primarily within the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

Who Does It Target?

National sports federations and associations Athletes and sports professionals The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development State sports councils

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Develop sports in Nigeria through organised structures, funding, and international representation, promoting physical activity and national pride through sporting excellence.

Key Features

Sports Development: Funds and coordinates the development of all sporting disciplines in Nigeria. International Representation: Manages Nigeria's participation in international sporting competitions. Sports Facilities: Promotes construction and maintenance of sports facilities. Anti-Doping: Nigeria is a signatory to the WADA anti-doping code through the Commission.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active (within Ministry of Youth and Sports Development) Coverage: All sporting disciplines nationwide Beneficiaries: Athletes; sports industry; national pride Funding: Federal Government; commercial sponsorship

How to Access

Sports federations: register with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Athletes: access national sports programmes through state sports councils Apply for sports facility development grants through the Ministry Application method: Engage Ministry of Youth and Sports Development at https://www.youthdev.gov.ng

Official Resources

Website: https://www.youthdev.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development

Legal Framework

Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the National Sports Commission Act Cap N88 LFN 2004, the National Institute for Sports Act, the International Olympic Committee Charter (as applicable to Nigeria through the Nigeria Olympic Committee), and the African Sports Council framework.