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NANS Unites As Academic Activities Commences ahead of 2023 Elections

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3 years ago

November 9, 2022

…Attributes Resolution of Crisis To Stakeholders, Asiwaju, Okowa and Badaru

Joel Ajayi
Stakeholders in the National Association of Nigerian Students NANs popularly known as THE NATIVES, have united the factional leader of the Association, Comrade Farouk Umar with the President, Comrade Usman Barambu to form a strong Association as students resume school after the ASUU strike.

At a News Conference in Abuja, the Chairman of the NATIVES, Comrade Olalekun Smart said that various dispute resolution mechanism were used to achieve the result for the welfare and well-being of Nigeria Students at home and in the diaspora.

After the NANS convention few months ago at the Old Parade ground, Abuja from where Comrade Usman Barambu emerged as President, other aggrieved members also declared Comrade Farouk Umar as a factional President of NANs.

During a News Conference in Abuja, the Chairman of the Natives, Comrade Olalekun Smart said after the challenges of END SARS and ASUU strike, it was important the students have a common front to ensure smooth academic activities, and described the coming together as a win win situation.
He stressed that there was no victor , no vanquish.

A former NANs President, Comrade Jude Imagwe stressed the need for sustained unity and peace in the Association for the benefit of students.

He commended Comrade Umar and his supporters giving him an assurance of support always for his sacrifice.
Comrade Farouk Umar said he stepped aside for peace and unity in NANs and urged his supporters to give maximum loyalty to the NANs President.

Comrade Umar explained that some political leaders, Asiwaju Bola Amhed Tinubu, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Muhammadu Badaru of Jigawa State contributed to the resolution of the crisis in NANs.
He explained that Asiwaju Bola Amhed Tinubu had invited him to join his campaign council and that since NANs was apolitical, he needed to step aside.

The NANs President, Comrade Usman Barambu gave an assurance of an inclusive government and advised students across the Country to get their voters card and participate actively in the forth coming General Election.

Comrade Barambu stressed that the interest of students would continue to be given priority throughout his administration.

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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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