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NANS Urge President Buhari to end 7-month ASUU Strike

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3 years ago

September 5, 2022

… May Embark on operation back to class protest
By Joel Ajayi
The newly elected president of National Association of Nigerian Student NANS Usman Umar Barambu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari as matter of urgency to find a lasting solution to the lingering ASUU Strike that have crippled the education sector in the country.

To this end, NANS has revealed that, the student Association is ready to start massive protest tagged “operation back to class”.

Nigeria Student Union made this appeal at maiden world press conference by the newly elected on Monday in Abuja where he promise to engage government that will pave way for immediate resumption after 7months of ASUU Strike in the country.

According to him, after exhaustive deliberations and depositions on the state of the Nation, State of Campuses and the lingering dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria about seven (7) months which have hitherto affected the academic calendar of all our Public owned universities and equally affecting the future of Nigerian Student, as a Program of 4years is now 6years and vice versa.

“The NANS call on President Muhammad Buhari GCFR to as a matter of urgency to use his fatherly intervention to resolve the lingering ASUU Strike by personally brokering a meeting with ASUU.

“NANS also call on President Muhammad Buhari GCFR to immediately sack the present non performing Service chiefs with a view towards overhauling and rejigging the entire security formation of the country by bringing on board capable and digital hand with experience and capacity to stem the tide of insecurity that is rearing ugly head in order to ensure the permanent debasement of insurgency so as to combat banditry and kidnapping in the Country.

“The Federal Government should also proffer a workable and solution to address incessant clashes between farmers and herders across the country.”

Also, NANS commended President Muhammad Buhari GCFR and the National Assembly on theiroverwhelming support to educational sector in the country.

NANS also plead with Hon. Minister of Education to double his effort towards ensuring that education is given priority attention in terms of budgetary allocation and in order to meet the UNESCO standard and recommendation of setting aside 26% annual budget to education by developing Countries.

“We called on lecturers involved in the business of Sex for Marks to desist from their nefarious activities and repent without further delay as Nigerian Student would not hesitate to expose them and make them face the full wrath of the law.
The Congress applaud the large turn-out of Student who registered across the country during the just concluded voters registration exercise by INEC. The congress call on all Students who registered to ensure they collect their Permanent Voter’s Card, as and when due.

“The Congress further admonished all registered Students to ensure they participate in the 2023 general election process and elects credible candidates during the elections at all levels in other to bring about good leaders that will provide dividends of democracy to the Nigerians.”

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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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