FIFA-licensed international football agent, Dr. Drew Uyi, has called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to introduce a compulsory safeguarding and sexual consent awareness programme for Nigerian footballers before they compete internationally or relocate abroad.

Uyi said the proposal has become urgent in light of recent incidents involving Nigerian players overseas, which have raised concerns about player conduct, personal responsibility, and understanding of consent laws in foreign jurisdictions.

“Recent cases involving former Nigeria U-20 midfielder Daniel Daga and former Nigeria U-17 star Akinkunmi Amoo in the past three years have once again brought these issues to the forefront,” he said.

“As an international FIFA football agent and a stakeholder in the development of Nigerian players, I feel a responsibility to contribute to this conversation. Sexual violence in any form is unacceptable.

Respect, responsibility, and regard for others must remain core values for every athlete representing Nigeria at home and abroad.

“Footballers are not just players; they are ambassadors of our country, our culture, and our national image,” he added.

Uyi noted that many Nigerian players move abroad at a young age, often entering societies with different legal systems, cultural expectations, and consent laws they may not fully understand.

“While ignorance of the law is no excuse, it exposes a significant gap in the education and preparation of players transitioning to international football environments,” he said.

To address this, he urged the NFF and NSC to adopt a proactive approach by making a structured online safeguarding and sexual consent awareness course mandatory for players before participation in international tournaments, issuance of international transfer certificates, youth national team call-ups, and overseas club placements.
According to him, the programme should cover key areas including sexual consent laws across countries, respectful relationships and personal boundaries, legal consequences of misconduct abroad, and the responsibilities that come with representing Nigeria on the global stage.

“This should not be viewed as a punitive measure, but as a preventive and protective initiative—one that safeguards players, potential victims, and the integrity of Nigerian football,” Uyi said.

He warned that recurring controversies of this nature could damage the global reputation of