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2nd Edition Stephen Keshi Memorial Lecture hold June 7th

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May 17, 2019

2nd Edition Stephen Keshi Memorial Lecture hold June 7th

The second edition of Late Stephen Keshi Memorial Lecture will hold on the 7th of June and 21 Football Tournaments, National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers, NANPF, has scheduled the Second Edition of both events to hold on the 7th of June and 22nd of August, 2019 respectively

The lecture and the Youth Tournament is put together as an annual event by the Nigeria Players body to immortalise and keep the memory and legacies of the late Footballer and Coach ,Stephen Keshi alive, whose contributions to the overall development of Football in African has been tremendously impactful.

The tournament according a release made available to our correspondent by the NANPF head of communications, Danladi Musa, will also serve as a veritable platform for recruitment of talented players, as the organisers have put in place plans to invite scouts and coaches within and outside Nigeria to scout exceptional players from the tournament.

“The Memorial Lecture will hold on the 7th of June, the same date late Keshi died in 2016 , while the finals of the tournament for both the Under 17 and 21, will take place on the 22nd of August 2019 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

“The Preliminaries for the under 17 and 21 tournaments will kick off from 15th to 21st of August 2019.

“The Union is already in talks with the Delta State Sports Commission to solicit the State’s support for the hoisting of a successful tournament,” the statement read.

Recall that coach Stephen Keshi died on 7 of June, 2016 few months after he lost his wife.

The lecture with themed: “Life After Football: What Does The Country Owe Our Ex-Internationals? As Professor Ken Anugweje. Professors Medicine and Director, University of Port Harcourt Sports Institute will be a Guest Lecturer.

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

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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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