A bill aimed at regulating the use of performance-enhancing substances by athletes for sports performance has passed second reading in the Senate.
The bill seeks to domesticate the UNESCO Convention against Doping in Sports, establishing the National Anti-Doping Centre to combat doping in sports in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
The legislation, presented by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, is to Protect athletes’ rights to participate in doping-free sporting activities
The bill also enjoyed the support of other lawmakers and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Sports and Narcotics for further legislative action.
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The bill when passed is expected to promote fair and equal treatment of all athletes and their health as well as Coordinate, harmonise effective sports , anti-doping programs at national and international levels, focusing on detection, deterrence, and prevention of doping.
