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2nd Peer Review: Sensitisation session rescheduled for Feb.27,28 -AUDA- APRM Boss

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6 years ago

January 22, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The two-day broad Sensitisation/training on experience sharing program for major stakeholders in the country’s Second- Generation Review process, earlier scheduled for January 21st and 22nd has now been postponed till February 27th and 28th, says Princess Gloria Akobundu, National Coordinator/ Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development/African Peer Review Mechanism, AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria .

This contained in a statement signed by Abolade Ogundimu, Media Assistant to the AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Boss.

Akobundu said the postponement was in order to ensure adequate attendance of major stakeholders, especially those from sister African nations.

According to AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Boss, the meeting is compulsory for the country’s Second Peer Review process that will be held later this year.
“We highly regret any inconvenience caused to all invited participants, the new date accommodates more critical stakeholders at the session.
“The all-important meeting session required for the country’s Second-Generation Review in 2020,” she said.

She said during the event members of APRM Nigeria’s National structure, made up of the Focal Point Mr Boss Mustapha(Secretary to the Government of the Federation), National Governing Council (NGC) of APRM Nigeria and its Secretariat headed by the National Coordinator would be more intimated by APRM Continental, experts in Peer Review process on their roles and how they could be successfully delivered.

The National Coordinator also added that representatives of APRM Nigeria’s sister agencies in Kenya and Uganda, the two nations that had completed their Second- Generation Review would share their experiences on the exercise with Nigeria.
She said the two-day event would be highly interactive as experience and lessons learned from the 2nd cycle APRM review of Kenya and Uganda would be shared with further guidance by experts and APRM Continental higher structures.

The session will also outline a plan of action/ roadmap defining the key priority areas in the process of the 2nd cycle review and how to effectively sensitize various segments of the society about the exercise.

Ministers, all the 36 state governors and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, heads of security agencies, Civil Society Organisations and the Media practitioners were among the dignitaries expected at the event.

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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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