Featured

3-year In Office: NVF Blow Own Trumpet, As Nimrod promises Better Day For the Game

Published

5 years ago

July 27, 2020

It is truly a thing of joy to be part of this gradual revolution happening in our very sport volleyball. As we clocked our 3rd year in stewardship of the game in Nigeria, I can say, we can be proud of the changes and potentials for greater things that lies ahead for volleyball in Nigeria. We are a people of great resilience and determination.

We have all endured the hard times, seen the difficulties of growing the game or consolidating our position as a great contender of the sport in the Continent. This is never a time to give up, but to sit up and live up, not only to the challenges but to the vision of greater things to come.

Despite the challenges of the past, we are always grateful to the Almighty for making it possible for us to reach where we are today. This is not a time to extol our achievements but to open our gates to more suggestions, opinion and support, to move higher and do more for volleyball in Nigeria. It is also a thing of great joy to see that we do not give up on volleyball. Junior teams and many grassroots clubs are springing up in different part of the country, we believe that, this speaks so much of Hope and better days ahead.

Three years ago, we were bestowed with the mandate to lead the Nigeria Volleyball community to better days and status. It was not an easy ride, what we planned and did not envisage had happened in different times and situations. In all this, we give thanks to the Almighty for seeing us through this journey.

Our gratitude goes to the various bodies and their members that stood by us; these include the Board Members, that made up the Federation, The Nigeria volleyball Coaches and Referees Associations, as well as our prestigious stake holders both at home and in diaspora, we appreciate you for believing in us and inspiring us to do greater things.

The Nigeria Volleyball Players have demonstrated an unusual character through the years. We appreciate them. Though volleyball is not too lucrative a sport in Nigeria, but the passion and love for the game by players kept them in the fold of play, we are fully aware of their sacrifice and service, and with the plan we have on ground, playing volleyball will soon be a very rewarding venture. We say a big thank you to all volleyball players in Nigeria.

This year 2020 has a calendar, full with volleyball events, but with the unfortunate emergence of COVID-19 we are restrain from sports, but our vision and determination remains unperturbed. We also wish to express our gratitude to the Volleyball community for adherence to the embargo put on sports activities in tandem with the Covid -19 guidelines on health and safety.

We still wish to call on volleyball enthusiasts in all walks of life to come and join hands with the Federation in moving the game of Volleyball to the next level.

Immediately after the lockdown and restrictions, we will roll out our plans and programs, taking into considerations necessary safety precautions and guidelines for a healthy sporting season.

On behalf of the Board, I wish to commiserate with the entire Nigeria Volleyball Family, for the Lost of a national player, Paul Ashungu and others of whom were bereaved by the loss of a family member. Accept our condolences.

Nigeria Volleyball is on the rise, our wish for a better future will be match with actions, our drive for corporate partnership will be followed up with more zeal. Our earnest desire is to create a rewarding volleyball system that will engage and bring succor to all participants in the sport.

God bless Nigeria
God bless Nigeria Volleyball Federation

Share on Facebook

Featured

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

Published

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.

Share on Facebook