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Emefiele must go- Dr Gololo

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3 years ago

December 9, 2022

DR. GARUS GOLOLO AN ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS ( APC) CHIETAIN , COORDINATOR OF NORTH- EAST COALITION GROUP HAS CALLED ON THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ( CBN) , TO RESIGN FOLLOWING THE CONTROVERSY TRAILING THE CBN POLICY ON LIMIT OF WITHDRAWAL , IN THE SAME VIEN HE SAID BUHARI AS PETROLEUM MINISTER HAS FAILED.HE SPOKE IN AN EXCLUSIVE Interview with our Correspondent.

In the midst of these difficulties, the Governor of Central Bank, has come up with the redesigning of Currency and is planning to redesign and limit of withdrawal you’re your take?

I have no problem with redesigning of currency. I am not against the policy, but I am against the policy on limit of withdrawal. I am against the policy I am a family man, I spends not less than N10,000 daily and you are limiting me to 20,000 with my own money. It cannot work and we will mobilize Nigerians to reject that policy.We will not back down too, let him resign or we will force him to resign because he has The CBN Governor has said there is no going back?

How much was Dollar to Naira when he was appointed as CBN Governor?

Nobody voted him into office, he is not the Commander –in –Chief, if Buhari fails to listen to the yearning of the masses that is his problem because it is like he doesn’t listen or take advice from Nigerians. Emefiele cannot take us for fools. We are Citizens of Nigeria and we deserved better living.

The House of Representatives has already raised alarm and taken its position and I believe the rest of Nigerians will take a queue behind the lawmakers. They are just deceiving themselves it is not going to work. If they go ahead we will drag the government to Court.

This new cash withdrawal policy of the CBN don’t you think it will cost more economic hardship in a sense that the business community and the small scale business people who depend on such meager withdrawals will be worse hit?

The policy makers do not have the poor in mind. I come from the village where there is no Bank that is Gololo you have to travel distance to Bauchi to do any transaction. There are cattle rearers who do their business in the small market there. You want to limit this poor traders we will not accept it The emergence of Tinubu and Shettima is a welcome development, a perfect combination. I know Tinubu cannot tolerate this crisis of fuel. Tinubu has a trusted team. Unlike what we have in place currently where the president has advisers who advise him wrongly for their selfish interest. So, once again Buhari said he’s Minister of Petroleum, let him resign from there because cannot give those responsibilities directive; that’s why we’re in this crisis.

Those that have been collecting money that they want to repair refineries, how far?

Have they come back to tell us the situation of things and why we still suffer this problem? Let the president come out and tell us what is wrong. They collected money that they wanted to repair refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri, where are we? Where are those monies?

The refineries are not working, monies budgeted for repairs not accounted for and workers are still in those facilities drawing salaries for not working. I want members of the House of Representatives to investigate these monetary allocations; let us know where all those monies went to.

Now that the crisis rocking the Bauchi APC, as regards to the governorship ticket of the party, is resolved with the Appeal Court affirming Senator Aishatu Binani as authentic candidate of the party and even the main challenger, Nuhu Ribadu, coming out to declare support for her, what’s the next step?

That is what I have been advocating long ago. Ribadu should toe the part of reconciliation and support Senator Binai’s candidacy to ensure victory for our party. I even met our presidential candidate, Asiwaju Tinubu, on that and he took a fatherly step after consulting with his running mate, Senator Shettima, who also backed the idea. The resolution of the issues has already sent jitters to camp of the PDP and its governorship candidate. We’re sure of victory in Bauchi.

What advice do you have on the new CBN cash withdrawal policy?

Well, I must say I have no problem with the redesigning of the naira notes, that’s why I talked about competent advisers for the president. Coming up with a policy that limits cash withdrawal to N20,000 a day is not too well calculated. That policy could stifle businesses, especially small and medium scale businesses. Someone like me that have a large dependants whom I send money for feeding every day, how do you expect me to withdraw just N20,000 a day for such large family. The president and the CBN should have put a lot into consideration before up with such policy. I don’t think it will go down well for majority of 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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7 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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