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FCT FA Rolls Plan For Football Dev’t In Nigeria’s Capital City

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6 years ago

August 5, 2019

…Promise to bring a dividend of Game to residents

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Football Association Alhaji Mourtkar, Adam Mohammed has officially unveiled plans that would no doubt bring the dividend of football to all residents of Nigeria’s capital city.

Mourtkar unfurled the program after a courtesy visit to the FCT Sports Director Mrs. Dilichukwu Onyedinma in her office to intimate her about the plans and programmes that will bring growth and development to the round leather game in FCT.

Disturbed by the level of football development in the city, he expressed that: “as a board, we had discussed how we are going to bring the dividend of football to FCT resident; we are ready to kick the ground running.

“We are ready to kick the ground running, and as time goes on, there will be a lot of programmes coming up. A principal cup is a yearly event that involved all school in the FCT will be coming up very soon and also the National U-15 program will take place in Ilorin

“We intend to give each and every area councils equal opportunity to participate in all those events and we going to have a pre-National event here in FCT so, that we can look at bundles of talent and prepare them for bigger events.”

Speaking on the decay facilities in Area 3 and Area 10 playing ground, he said: “the work had commenced to making the pitch playing ground befitting, we have commence on the improvement of access and better condition of the pitch.

“Not only that, the improvement of our coaches, referees, players and all the stakeholders is our uttermost concern.

“We are open to suggestions, advises, innovations that will make football winner at the end of the day.”

In her remark, FCT Sports Director Mrs. Onyedima applauded the outcome of the successful election and charged the newly inaugurated board to start work immediately while she pledged the support of FCTA to the new executive to enable them to succeed.

“Let talk to you as executives to always support your chairman in developing football. Don’t try and drag him down, support him to make football great.”Onyedima stated.

It will be recalled that Mouktar on 20th June defeated incumbent FA Chairman, Talle Musa by 12 to 4 votes to emerged as chairman.

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

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6 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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