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1st Taraba state Open B/Volleyball Tourney To Begin On Sept 16th

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September 14, 2020

Organizers of the 1st Taraba state Open Beach Volleyball Championship have revealed that the competition will kick off on September 16 and end on September 19, 2020.

The 1st Taraba state Open Beach Volleyball Championship will hold at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo, Taraba state.

The organizer of the event who doubles as the assistant coach of Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team, Jonah Adamu said the major aim of the championship is to develop, nurture and inculcate a high level of professionalism in the young players.

Adamu also noted that the championship, which is the first edition, is motivated by his passion and commitment to continue growing volleyball players in the North East and Nigeria.

“I will not stop until we have more volleyball players from the North East representing Nigeria at the age-grade tournaments and senior national teams. Taraba and other North-East states possess some of the tallest individuals in the country.

Explaining the decision to organize the event when the country just unbans non-contact sport, Adamu said the event will put the athletes in top shape ahead of any future championship coming up later in the year.

“The unbanning of the non-contact sports by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 made us organize this competition. It will give some of the senior players an opportunity to warm-up ahead of major national tournaments in the country”.

The former Ahly Tripoli of Libya player hailed the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Referees Association, Sam Timothy, and others for the construction the Artificial Beach volleyball court in Jalingo, Taraba state.

“I want to appreciate the NVBF President, Engineer Musa Nimrod, Volleyball Professional Association of Nigeria (VPAN), Jackson Imadi, Ambassador in Diaspora, Tunde Omisore, and the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Referees Association, Sam Timothy for their support in constructing the Artificial Beach volleyball court in Jalingo Taraba state.

“I want to use this opportunity to thank the Sports Secretary-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, and the coaching crew of the NCS Volleyball team for their support in ensuring the championship becomes a reality”.

Jonah Adamu played for Ahly Tripoli of Libya, Ted Ankara kolejliler Ankara of Turkey, Ziraat bankasi Istanbul of Turkey, Swehly volleyballer club of Libya, Al-Helal volleyball club Benghazi of Libya, Nasir volleyball club Benghazi of Libya, and Nigeria Customs Service of Nigeria.

He won nine Libyan league titles, eleven Libyan cups, and sixteen years with the Nigerian national team.

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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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