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AFD, NBA Africa Organise Train The Trainers Seminar

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AFD, NBA Africa Organise Train The Trainers Seminar

Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and NBA Africa on Tuesday tipped off a three-day training programme for physical education school teachers and basketball coaches at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos as part of Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience.

The training which begins on May 9 to 11, will equip 150 teachers and 20 coaches with the necessary skills and knowledge to use the transformative power of the game of basketball to educate boys and girls participating in Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience about physical and mental wellbeing, life skills, healthy living, and more.

The opening ceremony was attended by the General Consul of France in Lagos, Mrs. Laurence Monmayrant, AFD Director Nigeria, Xavier Muron, NBA Academy Africa Associate Technical Director, Joe Touomou, and Dream Sports Africa Country Director, Michael Anejo.

Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience is part of AFD and NBA Africa’s larger collaboration to support basketball infrastructure in youth development across the continent and builds on the inaugural Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience launched in Zenata, Morocco in 2019.

Speaking at the event, the AFD Director for Nigeria, Xavier Muron said: “AFD strongly supports initiatives that use sports as a vector for education, social awareness and inclusion. We see the Basketball Experience Programme as a way to achieve sustainable development goals.

“It empowers and builds the capacity of the physical education teachers with basketball global practice while promoting physical well-being, mental health, lifestyles and all necessary skills needed to impact the students to become future citizens.”

While reacting to the initiative, the General Consul of France in Lagos, Monmayrant said she was proud to see the work that has been done between the French Development Agency, the NBA, and their local partner Dream Sports Africa.

The NBA Africa VP and Country Head of NBA Nigeria, Gbemisola Abudu in her own words said they are committed to using the game as a vehicle for youth empowerment in Nigeria.

According to her, equipping more coaches and educators with the necessary skills to teach and train our boys and girls the right way is paramount.

“The game is a great way to promote fitness and healthy living but also teaches valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and communication. We are excited about the positive impact this training event will have on the participants, the schools, and Lagos State in general.”

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