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Experts canvass effective policies to improve educational standard

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July 29, 2019

Experts canvass effective policies to improve educational standard

Experts have advised managers in the education sector to initiate and implement policies that would capture emerging trends so as to enhance the standard of education in the country.

The experts, who spoke at the Speech and Prize Giving Day Ceremony of Redeemer Teap International School, Abuja on Saturday, said that effective policies were essential to advancing the cause of education in any country.

Mrs. Stella Ejiofor, Head Teacher of the school, said that government formulate policies that hardly see the light of the day, a situation, she noted, had remained a hinderance to the growth of the sector.

According to her, the major way we can address the challenges in education is to work with the approved policies so as to improve standards.

“If you look at the area of staffing, when recruitment is done, the qualified people, who sat for the examination, are not picked.

“We must improve the quality of teachers. It is important for teachers to get registered in line with the directives of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), so as to get qualified before the December deadline to avoid being out of job.

“Owners of private schools should also assist to get their teachers registered so as to work with only those qualified,” she said.

Mr Oladimeji Yusuf, Principal of the school, called for a holistic educational standards for children to attain greater heights.

He called on private school owners to make education affordable for all, urging the incoming Minister of Education to, as a matter of urgency, call for an education summit to address the issue.

“We have various challenges confronting the sector and one of it is high school fees. I want to implore all private schools to put in more efforts to provide holistic education at affordable fee for all,” he said.

A parent, Mrs. Ihuoma Ugwu, advocated for the introduction of indigenous languages to be taught at the lower primary, to enable Nigerian children learn and speak their indigenous language.

Ugwu said that that should be done through infusing the language into the curriculum, while also ensuring that the language subject stood alone.

“In the curriculum, I see that government only wants languages to be taught at the upper primary, and not from the early years. For us to know our language, we should start teaching it from the lower primary.

“In Nigeria, we have diverse languages. Every Nigerian should be able to speak at least one language fluently. That is only possible if we start from the early years,” he said.

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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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