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Covid-19: UNFPA Donates PPE To Lagos, Ogun, Others.

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5 years ago

February 15, 2021

Yinka Elebute

In its spirited effort to health providers in Nigeria, following the ongoing pandemic the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA recently donated some Personal Protective Equipment, PPE to health care providers in the southern parts of the country.

The donation, which according to the UNFPA was an initiative channeled towards protecting health caregivers following the Covid 19 pandemic has seen the UNFPA take its fight to the nook and crannies of the country with other parts of the country soon to benefit from their kind gestures.

The project, which is being carried out in conjunction with the Civil Society Organization Engagement and Risk Communication and Community Engagement, RCCE also aims to prevent Gender-Based Violence, GBV.

Amongst items donated to prevent and curtail the pandemic include: 8,000 short gloves, 67 Goggles amongst others to some Primary Health Centres, PHC in the southwest parts of the country. Another reason that was also given for the donation was for health workers to continue to provide essential services to women and the vulnerable in the country.

Representatives of the beneficiary states applauded the donors for deeming it fit to come out and ameliorate the hardship of the health workers, especially with the ravaging pandemic. Dr. Erinosho Ashimu Eniola, Director, Medical Services and Disease Control, Lagos State Primary Health Care was full of praises for the initiative adding that the donation would go a long way in helping health workers to do more.

Corroborating Dr. Eniola’s stand is Dr. Tomi Coker, Commissioner of Health, Ogun State. The Doctor said if other organizations can take a leaf from such initiative that the spread of the deadly virus could be curtailed.

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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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