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I AM READY TO SERVE MY COUNTRY.

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5 years ago

June 19, 2020

By Akin Bolarinwa.

Beauty Mohammed Idiado is a well known name in Nigerian Gymnastics and currently rave of the
moment in far away Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a national Gymnastics coach.

Blessed with excellent gymnastics career that spanned over 35 years in Nigeria and across Africa, the ex international and super Gymnastics administrator is now the beautiful bride of Gymnastics in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The elegant stallion conquered in the domestic scene for over three decades before moving abroad to contribute her quota to the development of sport worldwide.

The Bachelor’s Degree holder in Theater Arts and a certified coach with the Nigeria Institute of sports is a medalist at the All African games and holder of the National records in Gymnastics as champion for over 30 years and still counting.

Adorable Beauty Idiado stated her readiness to take up the plump job of the head coach of the Nigeria national team and stakeholders believe she has the best track records in Gymnastics as a Coach to earn her the most coveted job in Nigeria.

After a glorious career in Gymnastics, the veteran gymnast and FIG certified coach with intimidating profile says she is the perfect person for the job of the Nigeria Gymnastics national team coach because she has garnered experience competing around the world both as an athlete and as a coach.

Worried about the dearth of talents in gymnastics in Nigeria, the much travelled coach with a national certificate in Physical Education (NCE), opined that a lot need to be done to reclaim the nation’s lost glory in gymnastics.

Coach Beauty Idiado Mohammed who has tremendous experience training young gymnasts and preparing them for the future ahead of international tournaments has nurtured and groomed many young talented gymnasts both home and abroad to become world champions at various international competitions.

Even though she has been described as a super talented coach with the magic wand, the Edo born tactician says she is not putting her gauntlet down until she sees Nigeria gymnasts win medals at the Olympics.

Her opinion about leading a Nigerian team someday hasn’t changed at all, the award winning coach who is on the employment of the Edo State sports council says she is ready to offer her self in service if called upon to serve her father land.

Coach Beauty, popularly called Star Coach is on a two (2) years sponsorship for Gymnastics coaching course courtesy of the Gymanastics sports club in Saudi Arabia and she has already hit the ground running learning and teaching.

The soft spoken coach declared, “ I have been in circulation for more 30 years now and I am one of the best Gymnastics coach from the continent of Africa but Nigeria is my country and I will never turn my back on my country even with the opportunity to serve in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia present itself” .

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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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