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200 Students, Parents, Others Participate In Regent School 5km Health Walk

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June 15, 2019

No fewer than 200 students including parents, guardians, participated in the inaugural Regent Family Head Boy’s 5-Kilometer Health Walk held on Saturday in the school premises.

The jogging exercise commenced from the school to Kilimanjaro Junction Mariana and then connected to A Class Event from where they jogged to Maitama District Hospital and back to the school premises to complete the 5-kilometer.

The Health Walk according to the headmaster of the school, Mr. Kenneth Sugden was aimed at increasing the life span and healthy lifestyle of Nigerians through regular exercise of the body.

Aside from different sporting activities to light up the event, there were also medical checks such as blood pressure, body mass index, and blood sugar level.

Speaking after the exercise, Mr. Kenneth Sugden said he was satisfied with the turn out of the participants despite being the maiden edition and promised that it will get better subsequently.

“I am very impressed with what I have seen; the turnout is over 200 and is good branding for the school. The kids did very well in Yoga, Aerobics, dancing, and Badminton.

“It has been very impressive and after this, we will be focusing on health. This is just one of many things we have been doing this to encourage more healthy lifestyles and ensure that the lifespan of people is extended as well give the education to improve the health of Nigerians.

He noted that lack of exercise is one of the causes of early death in the life of average Nigerians.

Adding that “The benefits of this are many, a healthy body is a healthy mind, they are more active and alert.

In the same vein, the Public Relations Manager of the school, Mrs. Chiamaka Kalu-Uche who was impressed with the outcome of the exercise, added that their target was to take the project to an international level where private primary schools within African continent will compete for honors among themselves.

“People need to realize the benefit of this because they want to live healthy lifestyles. There are few problems around the World about obesity and heart disease, obesity now overwhelms the people.”

“I’m very impressed and happy with the turnout, our headmaster has been trying to promote health and fitness.

“We do it by encouraging the children to eat fruits and vegetables and every Saturday there is one sporting activity or the other such as walking, swimming, football match.

“Next week we are organizing first Regent primary school game, involving 8 schools, boys and girls.

“There will be football, athletics, and swimming. It will be starting on Friday and end on Saturday, subsequently, we will want to make it a nationwide event and open it to every school in the country.

“With this, I believe that many people will take to walking and aerobics. We have supports from various areas, Abuja Clinic supported us with Ambulance because this is our own way of making a change we are all craving for in Nigeria.

“It’s new and our challenges remained publicity, we have to do more to create awareness.

“The parents played a very prominent role, they prepared the meal and we encouraged the children to eat healthily and avoid sugar.

“The aim of the exercise is to promote good health and total well-being because when you are healthy, you feel like a better person, you are happier and more productive.”

The school head boy, David Danga who is the brain behind the event added: “I have observed that some people don’t really like exercise and because of this they lose their shape and are exposed to various diseases.

“Exercise improves your immune system and many other benefits.

“I want to leave a legacy like this because people know me for this. Most of all my parents, and Almighty God, after this, is not sure yet what is next because in the next 3 weeks I will be a graduate.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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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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