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FG To Launch Marketing Drive For NSF January 14th

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6 years ago

December 18, 2019

Joel Ajayi

As part of the determination to have the best National Sports Festival NSF in the country, the ministry of Youth and Sports will on January 14^th, 2020 launched marketing drive in Lagos while a Road Show would be kickstarted in Abuja afterwards.

The Chairman, Main Organising Committee/Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Olusade Adesola, stated this at the 2nd Joint Technical Meeting of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) took place on Tuesday at the Multipurpose Hall, Prestige Hotel and Suites, Benin City, Edo State.

He commended the commitment of Edo State towards delivering a successful National Sports Festival, especially the extent of works that have gone into the Sam Ogbemudia Stadium;

According to him, the Ministry gave notice for the termination of the sponsorship/marketing agreement with Messrs. Greenfield Assets Limited in respect of the National Sports Festival due to unsatisfactory performance on some critical terms of the provisions of the agreement by the firm.

“The marketing strategy and sponsorship roadmap outlined by the LOC to drive the funding for the Festival.”

Speaking on the preparedness Mr. Adesola said LOC is liaising with the University of Benin to adjust its Academic Calendar to accommodate the National Sports Festival.

“The LOC is working in securing additional hostel accommodation at the Federal Government Girls College, Ugbowo, to complement the accommodation at the University of Benin.

“Report on the Inspection of the Venues and Facilities of the 2nd Joint Technical Meeting and urged Edo State to use the Report as checklist to guide the State in her final preparations for the Festival.

“The MOC has been implementing the timeline of activities for the Games;

due to some logistics reasons, the date for the flag off of the movement of the Torch of Unity for the 20th NSF has been shifted to January,2020.”

Also in Attendance; Local Organising Committee/the Deputy Governor, Rt. Honourable Comrade Philip Shaibu, States’ Directors of Sports, Secretaries-General & Technical Directors of National Sports Federations concerned with the Festival, Members of the Main Organising Committee, Members of the Local Organising Committee and representatives of the Host State.

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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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