One hundred and fifty physical and health education teachers, alongside games masters from public primary schools across Lagos State, are participating in a two-day capacity-building programme organised by the Nigeria School Sport Federation and the Nigeria Olympic Committee, with support from Olympic Solidarity and in partnership with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board.
The programme, which commenced on Wednesday at the LASUBEB Multipurpose Hall in Maryland, is designed to introduce participants to the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Values Education Programme.
Sessions are being facilitated by IOC-certified trainers led by Professor Clement Fasan, with Lagos serving as the fifth stop in the nationwide series after Plateau, Ogun, Bayelsa and Kano states.
NSSF President Olabisi Joseph urged participants to embrace the opportunity to learn and unlearn so they can effectively pass on the values of excellence, respect and friendship to their pupils.
Representing NOC President Engr. Habu Gumel, OVEP Coordinator Kemi Obidahunsi emphasised the importance of instilling integrity and respect at the grassroots level.
“OVEP is based on the Olympic philosophy that learning takes place through the balanced development of body and mind,” she said.
“It adopts the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship, encouraging individuals to strive for these in all areas of life.”
Professor Fasan added that the programme is designed not only to instill values but also to help teachers identify and nurture sporting talents in schools.
LASUBEB Executive Chairman, Dr Hakeem Babatunde Shittu, expressed gratitude to the NSSF and NOC for selecting Lagos as one of the host states.
He described the initiative as aligning with the state’s vision of raising learners who are academically competent, morally upright and socially responsible.
“OVEP is particularly significant because it combines sports with the timeless values of excellence, friendship and respect,” Shittu said.
“Through this partnership, we are strengthening teacher competencies, creating pathways for talent discovery and laying the foundation for future sporting excellence.”
He encouraged participants to maximise the training and pledged LASUBEB’s continued support for teacher development and the holistic growth of children.
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