Section 1: Objectives.

The objectives of this Act are to -
a domesticate the International Convention Against Doping in Sport, establish an independent body charged with the responsibility for the implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code (in this Act referred to as "the Code"), and International Standards subscribed to by Nigeria;
b protect the right of an athlete to participate in doping-free sporting activities;
c promote fair and equal treatment of all athletes and their health;
d co-ordinate and harmonise effective sports anti-doping programme at the national and international levels, with regard to detection, deterrence and prevention of doping; and
e provide measures for the prevention and control of doping in sports.