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SESC picks Lagos speaker Hon. Obasa As Patron

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4 years ago

August 8, 2021

…adorns Hon. Elliot and Hon. Oshun with Ambassadorship garbs

August 5th, 2021 was another remarkable day in Lagos State, as the nationally and internationally recognized Super Eagles Supporters Club ( SESC), Publicly decorated Honourable speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as its Patron. The event which took place at the complex of Lagos State House of Assembly, when the Super eagles’ Supporters Club delegation paid a courtesy on the Honourable speaker, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa; was also a wonderful opportunity for SESC to adorn two other respected honorable members, Moshood Olarenwaju Oshun and Desmond Olushola Elliot with the club’s ambassadorial Positions respectively.

The national president of the Super Eagles Supporters Club, Prince Vincent Okumagba who is on summer holiday far away Canada, shed more light on the choice of the Honourable member and Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly for being the club’s Patron;

” As you know, it’s against the grain of our association to gifts people awards or put anybody on a Stead gratuitously. Honorable Obasa is doing a Lot for humanity, and he’s continued to demonstrate good leadership qualities as seen in his way of managing the affairs of Lagos State House of Assembly; even though he’s not infallible but the level at which Hon. Obasa handles Crisis means he’s a man of peace and deserved to be our Patron because SESC is populated by peace-loving Individuals and of course, he’s also a pacifier who has always been there for the downtrodden in the Society” Okumagba revealed

Meanwhile, the National Public Relations Officer of Super Eagles Supporters Club, Also known as “Unopposed”, Olutoye Orishabiyi succinctly explained why Hon. Oshun Elliot were penciled down as the club’s ambassadors;

“As of today, globally, Governance is driven by young men and women. The two Honourable members are fulfilling the mandate given to them by their Constituents; both Hon. Moshood Olarenwaju Oshun Hon. And Desmond Olushola Elliot have existing connections to the people at the grassroots level. While Hon. Oshun improves the sports sector in Lagos due to his position as the chairman house committee on sports, Hon. Elliot created chains of programs i.e, Youth empowerment renovation of schools and construction of road networks in his Constituency as well. These are part of what informed our decision at Super eagles supporters club because Their records of successes prodded us unanimously to Bestow on the duo club’s Ambassadors ” he said elatedly

However, the speaker of the Lagos State House Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Hon. Moshood Olarenwaju Oshun , Hon. Desmond Olushola Elliot and thanked the Super Eagles Supporters Club for finding them worthy of such recognition respectively and promised to support the Body.

The Nigeria Super eagles supporters club specially appreciates the immerse contributions of one of its members, Chief Ejiro Okurame during the Investitures and was equally conspicuously instrumental to the successful Investitures and other Programs.

More so, National president and Public relations officer who were unavoidably absent appreciated its leader of delegation Blessing Nwanolue( Welfare Officer) and other members i.e Olisemeka Obi( who spoke on behalf of the club’s president) and Jimoh Alao, personal assistant to Prince Vincent Okumagba; who represented the club during the visit and epoch event

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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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