Dr Ramatu Tijani Aliyu, the FCT Minister of State has emphasized the need for a campaign to sensitise Nigerian athletes on the dangers of using performance enhancing drugs.
The Onyize of Ebiraland made this call while receiving the newly elected ExCo of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, FCT chapter in her office in Abuja.While citing the disqualification of some Nigerian athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she said her dream is to ensure that athletes from the FCT campaign free of drugs during national and international competitions.
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