Sports
NOC Women Commission To Conclude 2026 Programme With Girl-Child, Journalists’ Seminar
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Women Commission will conclude its 2026 annual programme with activities marking the International Day of the Girl Child and an inclusive leadership seminar for journalists.
The event, themed “Her Voice, Her Future: Investing in Girls Through Sports and Education,” will bring together schoolgirls, young female athletes, coaches and stakeholders in sports, education and advocacy.
The Commission will host over 100 adolescent girls from secondary schools across Lagos State on October 10 at the OlympAfrica Centre, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child.
The NOC will round off its 2026 calendar with its Annual Women in Sports Leadership Training/Seminar for journalists, scheduled for October 22 to 24 in Abuja.
The commission had outlined three major programmes for 2026 as part of its efforts to promote the development, participation and welfare of girls and women in sports.
The first programme, the Award for Pioneer Female Athletes (1965-1980), was successfully held on June 30, 2026, to honour female athletes who laid the foundation for women’s sports in Nigeria.
NOC President, Engineer Habu Gumel commended the Women Commission for the initiative.
He said the investment in girls’ education and sports would give them the opportunity to find their voice, lead and shape their future.
The day-long programme will feature talks by women leaders in education, sports and digital technology, mentorship sessions, sports activities and the launch of the “Her Voice” pledge.
The seminar, which was previously organised for female coaches, administrators and technical officials, has been opened to journalists of all genders this year.
The seminar will focus on modern sports reporting, leadership, ethical and gender-sensitive journalism, as well as strategies to improve the visibility of girls and women in sports.
The NOC Women Commission said it remains committed to creating equal opportunities and promoting the welfare and development of girls and women in Nigerian sports.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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