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Nigeria Is On Drip, Gov Ortom Cries

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3 years ago

June 29, 2022

Joel Ajayi

Governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom has revealed that Nigeria as a nation is right now on drip, whose chances of surviving is slim, saying except all Nigerians arise and liberate themselves the country is on the bottom.

He stated this during the Wednesday morning show on Arise TV programme, Ortom called on all Nigeria to rise up and rescue Nigeria irrespective of party affiliations.

According to him, Nigeria is stagnant, Nigeria is on drip.

“Like the name of your TV Arise, I am calling on all Nigeria to arise and liberate ourselves from these challenges.

“One man cannot solve Nigeria problem of this country, we need to come together look at economy, look at social life, we are at the bottom, like President Buhari promised us that he will take us from top to bottom, now we are at bottom, we need to come together to take ourselves from bottom to top.

“It’s not about PDP APC, APGA OR Labour party, it’s all about all of us, we need to rescue Nigeria irrespective of party affiliations, one man cannot solve this problem.

“The country is dwindling, we are sinking, the issue now is that Nigerians need to arise to bring this country back on track. We can’t continue this way, and people should stop deceiving themselves.

Many people are telling President Buhari that all is well with Nigerians, all is not well with Nigerians, I am a grassroots man, I was a local government chairman to party members to federal and back to state as a Governor, all is not well, we are suffering, there is a problem.

“And this goes beyond partisan politics , we must forget about APC, PDP, we must look at what we can do to help this country, Nigeria is stagnant, Nigeria is on drip and the chance of surviving is slim except we all come together to rescue the situation.

“In 2015 dollar was less than N200, today its over N600, fuel was N87 now is N300, the gas is on high side, food is on high side, cueing in every filling station, some people can’t boast of three square meal, some go on zero square meal, because they have nothing, you go to the farm, bandit will attack you and this government is not well inform.” He cried.

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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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