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100 Days : We Have Laid Foundation For Our Vision – Gov. Abiodun

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6 years ago

September 5, 2019

Joel Ajayi

Ogun state, Gov. Dapo Abiodun Wednesday said he had succeeded in laying the foundation of his administration’s vision within his first 100 days in office.

Abiodun stated this at a medical outreach organised by the state government in Ilishan, Ikenne local council area, to commence activities to mark his first 100 days in office.

Fielding questions from newsmen after the programme, the governor said that his administration might not be celebrating a milestone at 100 days but it would showcase activities that represent the foundation it had laid for its vision.

“I don’t know whether we actually believe in marking a milestone but what we will be sharing with the people are the things we have achieved within 100 days and those things are the foundation of our vision,” he said.

Abiodun stated that his administration’s vision “is to provide focused and qualitative governance that will create an enduring economic development and individual prosperity for all the people of Ogun and all those who have made the state their home.

“We have continued to pursue the successful implementation of our “Building Our Future Together” agenda with deliberate and calculated approaches, including participation, inclusiveness responsiveness and honesty.

“” You must have seen the palliative works we have done on the roads across the state, the technical hub centres and the state job portal among others.

“These things and many more will be unveiled to you in the next few days,” he said.

Earlier in his address, Abiodun said the government had decided to kick start activities to mark his 100 days in office with medical outreach because of the importance his administration attaches to health.

He said that the government had concluded plans to rehabilitate one primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in each of the 236 wards of the state.

Abiodun added that the government would put in place a sound referral system in place such that nobody could just approach the secondary or state hospital except such person had a referral letter from a PHC.

“What we are trying to do is to underscore the fact that Primary Healthcare Centres should be as close to you people as possible.

” They should be your First-Go-Centres and only big cases should be referred to to the secondary healthcare centres,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there were free eye screening and glasses, free blood pressure and blood sugar screening and free family planning counselling among others during the medical outreach.

Governor Abiodun was sworn-in as the fifth executive governor of Ogun on May 29 and would have spent 100 days in office by Friday.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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7 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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