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Expect the best of Beach Soccer in Kebbi says Alh. Shuaibu Aliero

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3 years ago

October 6, 2022

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of youth and Sports Development in Kebbi State Alhaji Shuaibu Aliero has declared that the city of Birnin-Kebbi is ready to host the 2022 Nigeria Beach Soccer League Super 4 Finals which kick off tomorrow at the Race Course in Birnin-Kebbi.

He said this at press briefing earlier today that the government of the day has put so much key interest in the game of Beach Soccer to see it growing places since the game was introduced as far back 2015 to the people of Kebbi state.

” I want to first of all thank the Government of Governor Atiku Bagudu for keying into the vision of beach soccer which today has gone a long way as one major facet that promote our darling state to the world, I will also want to appreciate our son Mr Mahmud Hadejia who today is the President of Africa Beach Soccer Union (ABSU) and National Coordinator of the NBSL for pushing the dream of beach soccer to us through the thick and thin, he didn’t relent and that why we are here today hosting the NBSL Super 4 Finals in Kebbi”.

Alh. Aleiro when asked about what government is doing to make sure that Kebbi State has a proper beach soccer pitch, maintained that for the dream to come through, it takes the Government to add it to the budget of the state.
” I was in Kaduna for the Super 4 Finals last year and I saw the way the government carved out a place to create the pitch for Beach Soccer, it’s doable for the government and looking that we have the best team in Africa in our state but you know that it must be added to the budget of the government before the ministry can then be assigned to create it”.

He therefore called on the people of Kebbi to come out in their numbers to see the best of the game that will be played during the 3 days NBSL Super 4 Finals to make it a memorable finals.

“The beach soccer tournament when it comes to Kebbi is like a festival and I want to use this medium to encourage everyone including the press men here to pass the message of Beach Soccer to the everyone in the nun and crannies of Kebbi for us to have a final that will be remember in a long time”.

Other dignitaries who was present at the press conference are National Coordinator of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League Mr Mahmud Hadejia, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor of Kebbi State on Alhaji Yahaya Seriki, FIFA Beach Soccer Instructor Mr Sunday Orkai and many more.

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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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