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NRM Condemns The Spate Of Kidnapping Of School Children And Rising Insecurity In Nigeria

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5 years ago

February 27, 2021

…Demands That Government Declares Insecurity As National Emergency

The National Rescue Movement (NRM), condemns in totality the continued abduction of Nigerian children by senseless armed bandits. It is regrettable that in 10 days, about 400 innocent school children have been abducted by criminal elements in Kagara, Niger State as well as Jangebe in Zamfara State in the same inexplicable manner of the incidences of the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls in Borno State and the 2018 Dapchi school children in Yobe State.

In a statement issued by the movement’s National Publicity Secretary Prince Chinedu Obi urges government to declare state of emergency in the country security.

According to the statement, The NRM demands the immediate and unconditional release of these young Nigerians as well as their teachers being held hostage by the bandits. The NRM also demands security agencies to promptly unravel and prosecute the perpetrators and sponsors of these dastardly acts. Abduction and killing of innocent citizens, particularly harmless and vulnerable children is not only mindless, ungodly, but criminal and must be stopped NOW! The effect of these senselessness in the psyche of the abducted students, the Nigerian child and their parents is unimaginable.

“The NRM is seriously worried with the growing insecurity in the nation, more so, the absence of a proactive and decisive leadership approach in dealing with the escalating trend in Nigeria. The NRM demands that the government declares insecurity as national emergency in the same way Covid-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency rather than merely reciting a template of condemnation of the acts.

“The basic obligation of the state to its citizens is the protection of lives and property. We therefore, urge the federal government to re-strategize NOW in order to ensure that sanity quickly returns to the nation. Shared productivity and shared prosperity which the NRM believes is due to Nigerians can only exist in a peaceful socio-economic environment.”

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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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