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APC Registration: Akobundu Revalidates Membership In Homeland

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5 years ago

February 14, 2021

Joel Ajayi

As part of commitment to party ideologies and growth, Hon. Princess Gloria Akobundu joins the list of prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that revalidate their membership in the ongoing registration/revalidation exercise in the country.

Akobundu, National Coordinator/ Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development/African Peer Review Mechanism (AUDA-NEPAD/APRM), Nigeria performed the party rite in Umuoparaoma, boot 004, Ibeme ward, Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo state, amid cheers by party members and well-wishers on Saturday.

In a chat with the media after her revalidation, the NC/CEO said the exercise was another opportunity for party members and people interested in societal development to register and revalidate appropriately on the platform of the party.

“Irrespective of our training or background, we all have a role to play in the development of our society and the nation as a whole, therefore, APC welcomes men and women young and old to join the ruling party for better governance.

” Through the party platform, you can ensure that right candidates emerge for position or you may be chosen to serve your people and your nation through election or by appointment.

“APC is a political family that is poised to raise the bar of governance and development in the country, ” she said.

Due to her impressive stewardship at the Agency, Akobundu used the opportunity to call on ‘Imolites’ to support and join the party for the development of the state and the nation.

“Since APC came to power in the state and the nation at large, the significant achievements are numerous to mention, I commend President Muhammadu Buhari for leading from the front.

“I therefore call on the people of Imo to go to their different ward to register and give the party a the resounding victory in any state or national election,” she said.

Founding members of APC and intending members had been taking part in the exercise in 120,000 polling units across the country.

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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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