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Water FC Academy Will Produce World Best-Makanjuola

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6 years ago

December 6, 2019

The Gleamer

Water FC Academy Will Produce World Best-Makanjuola

…..Promise to raise more stars in football via Education

Joel Ajayi

The renowned football intermediary and sole proprietor of Nigeria’s Water football club of Abuja , Nureni Makanjuola has revealed that his vision, mission and desire is to ensure his Academy Water FC produce an Africa and World best player.

This even as he vowed to give all it take to support more development of of talent througheducation and football in the country.

He gave this assurance in Abuja at the official opening of the school which is the first educational center in Africa to facilitate education via the latest digital technology.

According to him, I have a great vision for the round leather game, I so much believed in football, I played football before but I noticed I am not a fantastic player that i cannot be call superstar, therefore, I decided that what can I do to be active part of the football family.

“And I got a license to be a player agent, though i have a lot of difficuties in this job which and one them is funds but I have made up my mind to produce world best Africa best in this game of football and I think passion and my mission and vision I have for the football is what is driving me crazy in this game.

“I call on Nigerian that love good thing should support us not financially with a good moral develop grassroots football in Nigeria I believe football in Nigeria is a big industry and we have a lot of talent across the country if we can see supports from everywhere we believe we will raise many stars in Nigeria.”

Makanjuola who has been working tirelessly toward the nurture of talent from grassroot to the stardom has embarked on many developmental projects one of this initiatives was the construction of world class 2000 capacity mini stadium in Nigeria the capital territory Abuja.

He hinted that the mini 2,000 capacity stadium for the club in Abuja will be completed in 2020: “As we speak by the grace of God water FC stadium will be ready next year,” he assured.

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

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1 week 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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