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You’re The Architect Of Your Own Misfortune; Anti-Corruption Group Tells Ex-NDDC Boss

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5 years ago

May 18, 2020

The Former Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Gbene Joy Nunieh, was, on Monday, berated over allegation that the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio, sacked her for refusing to take oath of secrecy.

The South South Buhari Anti-Corruption Group, while reacting to Nunieh’s allegation, said she was the architect of her own misfortune.

The group, in a statement by its President, Imafidon Peter Odion, said that the ex-acting MD’s sacked was from the Presidency, following some findings against her.

It would be recalled that Dr. Nunieh, who described Akpabio as a pathological liar in an interview, had alleged that the minister of Niger Delta Ministry wanted to compel her to swear to an oath of secrecy and loyalty.

Reacting to the development, Odion told Nunieh that her removal had nothing to do with Akpabio.

According to him, the minister did not influence your sack.

Recall that Akpabio had said that Nunieh was sacked because she did not perform up to expectation by paying unverified contracts money running to billions of naira.

The group leader said that the former MD should desist from baseless allegation “because findings showed that there were so many inconsistency and misappropriation in the activities of NDDC when she acted as managing director.”

He said that it was unfortunate that Nunieh “would pour venom on the minister, when in actual sense, she was the architect of her misfortune.

“There are so many inconsistencies and misappropriations in the activities of NDDC when Nunieh was the acting Managing Director.

“So much money couldn’t be accounted for. She should not accused the minister for her misfortune because her activities are known to the Presidency, which gave directive for her sacked.”

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

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6 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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