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CHRIS IGBOKWE FOUNDATION EMPOWERS NIGERIANS

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3 years ago

December 15, 2022

Chris Igbokwe Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has empowered hundreds of Nigerians in many skills as part of the foundation’s national skill acquisition project meant to empower Nigerian youths and women, reduce poverty in Nigeria and complement government effort towards realization of sustainable development.

The skills range from soap making, decoration, hair dressing and styling, painting and more.
The president of the foundation, Chief Chris Igbokwe, who recently donated different food items and drugs to persons in internally displaced peoples camps, said his desire to change the lives of the people were being motivated by God and his desire to give back to the society.
He appealed to the beneficiaries of the skill acquisition training to make good use of the skills to also empower others and be useful to the society.
As part of the empowerment programme, the foundation fulfilled the promise of providing drugs to the internally displaced persons camps in Abuja.
During the handover of the drugs, patron of the foundation, Sir Mike Obienyi said the fight against insecurity would be won when the youths were meaningfully engaged, hence the urgent need for stakeholders to join the effort of government to reduce unemployment.

A community health specialist, Lovina Njan Ntol and volunteer at the IDP Camp who received the drugs thanked Chris Igbokwe Foundation for the magnanimity and promise to judiciously use the drugs to improve the lives of internally displaced persons in the camp. According to her, what the IDPs need at most is good health and skills as giving them fish always woild not help, rather the need to teach them how to catch the fish and give them net.

Chairman of the displaced persons in Wasa IDP camp, Mr. Geoffrey Bitus prayed for Chris Igbo Foundation and appealed to Nigerians to always remember the internally displaced persons, as it is not their wish to be there.
The camp was led with jubilation as the women who were selected for free skill acquisition danced for a renewed hope provided by the foundation

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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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