NOC's Habu Gumel Calls for Greater Media Support for Women

Habu Gumel, the president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, called on sports journalists to increase the visibility of female athletes, coaches, and administrators to foster gender equality in Nigerian sports. He made this appeal at the NOC Women’s Commission seminar for sports journalists held in Abuja on a Monday.

Gumel highlighted the media's significant influence in shaping public perceptions and encouraging women's participation in sports. He stated that balanced reporting would inspire more girls to engage in sports and motivate women to pursue leadership roles.

Gumel described the seminar as an opportunity to transform sports coverage by celebrating female athletes and leaders. He praised the Women’s Commission for its contributions to women's development within the Olympic Movement, particularly through leadership programs initiated since 2023, which have supported female coaches and administrators across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones.

Gumel expressed satisfaction that the seminar focused on the media's role in advancing women's participation in sports and urged participants to actively engage and acquire knowledge to champion women's representation in sports journalism.