Section 6: Functions of the Centre.

1 The functions of the Centre are to -
a develop and implement internal policies, Anti-Doping Rules, systems and procedures against doping in sports;
b plan, implement, promote and monitor programmes aimed at educating athletes and their parents or guardians, athlete support personnel, the media and the general public on doping in sports;
c take measures to prevent doping in sporting activities;
d establish a National Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of national-level athletes;
e co-ordinate doping tests, collect test samples and manage test results in keeping with the International Standards;
f test any athlete in Nigeria participating in any sporting activity;
g carry out investigations into anti-doping rule violations in respect of any athlete, athlete support personnel and any other related person;
h notify any tested athlete and relevant anti-doping organisations of the result of tests and investigations conducted under this Act;
i enforce the Code, International Standards and regulations made under this Act;
j provide direction for anti-doping programme of the authority in charge of sporting activities;
k implement the Convention, its protocols ratified by Nigeria and rules made under the Convention and its protocols;
l do all things necessary to ensure its compliance with the implementation of the Code, International Standards and the Anti-Doping Rules; and
m perform such other functions as necessary or expedient for the implementation of this Act or the Code.

2 The Centre shall, in the performance of its functions under this Act -
a be operationally independent as required by the Code, impartial, fair and act in the public interest; and
b develop appropriate procedures to -

(i) reflect the needs of athletes and protected persons,

(ii) accommodate the challenges of persons with disabilities or other special concerns of athletes,

(iii) accommodate gender sensitivity, and

(iv) protect athletes' right to privacy.