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Contextualisation of African educational delivery key to strenthening African foundation- Expert

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July 31, 2019

An expert, Prof. George Oduro, Professor of Educational Leadersship, Institute for Educational Planning and Administration, University of Cape Coast, Ghana says contextualisation of African education delivery is key to strenthening African foundation.

Oduro said this in Abuja on Tuesday as he led a team of experts from the University of Cape Coast to seek support and expertise from Nigeria as his institute bid for a category 2 status.

He said there was need for the conceptualisation so that the context we prepare could be of good quality.

“One thing that came out from all the deliberations is the need to conceptualise our educational delivery as Africans, who will think African, practice African before thinking global.

” Because if we have weak African foundation, then globalisation becomes challenging.”

Oduro added that the institute had identified educational planning as very critical in educational policy formulation and the meeting would offer them the opportunity in the subregion to generate data to support policy that were initiated by Ministry of education.

He said they discovered that they needed the expertise from Nigeria through the Nigerian Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) which is one of UNESCO’s centre of excellence.

Oduro added that the visit was to establish link with NIEPA to explore and find out which expertise Ghana produce to facilitate the process of bidding for category 2 status.

Also, Dr David Shofoyeke, Chief Training and Research Fellow in charge of North Central Office, NIEPA said the institution was ready to support Ghana in programme design, instititutional strengthening and strategic planning.

He added that Nigerian had done a lot through collaboration with UNICEF as over 34 states have had their sector plan developed through technical assistance from the Institute.

Responding, Mr Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, respresented by Mrs Christiana Ogbede, Director, Education, Planning, Research and Development said Nigeria wants to begin to see the education sector turned around for good and it began with planning.

Echono said the collaboration was a welcome development as it would help to exchange ideas as to how true effective planning and administration can turn the educational system positively.

He pledged to extend the collaboration to other regions until Nigeria attained her national and international ideas of education and other goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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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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