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Africa Day: Solution To Africa’s Food Sufficiency, Development Abound Within Continent, Princess Akobundu, AUDA-NEPAD Boss
Joel Ajayi
For African continent to achieve food sufficiency and standard development as envisioned by the founding fathers of African Unity, it behooves on every nation to develop policies and programmes, capable of harnessing its abundant resources and synchronise them with Continental Agendas as exemplified by the Nigerian Government, says Princess Gloria Akobundu fsi, National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development African Peer Review Mechanism (AUDA-NEPAD/APRM) Nigeria.
In a statement signed by Media Assistant to National Coordinator/CEO,
AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria, Abolade Ogundimu as Nigeria join Africa to celebrate 2022 Africa Day, a day set aside by the United Nations to celebrate the establishment of the Organization of African Union (O.A.U.) on same date in 1963, as O.A.U later transformed to African Union in 1994.
The theme of the 2022 Africa Day is ‘Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent’.
According to the Agency’s Boss, the theme is apt as the entire world battles for food security due to effects of COVID-19 pandemic on food security and other hindrances on food sufficiency.
“President Muhammadu Buhari-led Government has proven Nigeria’s commitment to conceive and implement developmental policies that are in tandem with Continental programmes and growth plan.
“Africa is a continent that is endowed with abundant human and mineral resources, therefore, every effort to harness them should be of interest to every nation for Continental growth.
“As an Agency that is mandated to ensure domestication of African Union developmental programmes, AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria has enjoyed great commitment and support from the administration of President Buhari.
“The successful launching of AUDA-NEPAD Initiative to strengthen Smallholder Farmers capabilities Towards Productive Land Restoration amid COVID-19 Pandemic’, and the successful Second Peer Review of Nigeria in the four thematic areas of APRM among others have strengthened Nigeria’s commitment,” she said.
It will be recalled that Nigeria’s Country Review Report (CRR) was unanimously approved by Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee at the 35th African Union Ordinary Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 4th February, 2022.
The CRR approval has led to the ongoing drafting and harmonisation of the National Programme of Action (NPoA) which will be launched upon its completion by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The APRM xrays four thematic areas namely: Economic Governance and Management (EGM); Socio-Economic Development (SED); Corporate Governance and; Political Governance and Management (DPG).
African Union has further renewed its commitment to Continental growth through the introduction of Agenda – 2063 ‘Africa We Want ‘, and Nigeria is at the forefront in championing African cause at global fora through various strategic engagements including AUDA-NEPAD organised special side events at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) since 2018.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
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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