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Benin Agog As Okumagba Bags Skysports Award

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6 years ago

March 20, 2020

By Admin.

The ancient City of Benin will come alive with the cream de la cream of personalities as they storm the capital city of Edo State to witness the President of the SUPER EAGLES SUPPORTERS CLUB Prince Vincent Okumagba get honoured by the management of Skysports Media Ltd, the publisher of Skysports Newspaper on the 25th of March 2020.

According to the Chairman, Organising Committee/Managing Consultant Skysports Media Award 2020 Moses Ebahor at a news briefing in Abuja, the award would be bestowed on Okumagba, sports personalities and Corporate organisation as they have contributed to sports development in the state and Nigeria at large.

“Mr Vincent Okumagba, President Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria and others were chosen for the award because of their contributions to sports development, provision of sports infrastructure and talents discovery in the country

“Other notable personalities to be honoured at the event include the Edo State Gov. Mr Godwin Obaseki, as the sports governor of the Year and Ned Nwoko, President Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation, as the sporting man of the year.

“Others are Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sportss Development as sports Icon of the Year, while Mr Philip Shaibu, Deputy Governor of Edo State, as Best Deputy Governor on Sport of the Year”.

Meanwhile, Ebahor noted that the award earlier planned to coincide with the 20th edition of the NSF would still hold in spite of the postponement of the sports fiesta.

It will be recalled that the SUPER EAGLES SUPPORTERS CLUB led by Prince Vincent Okumagba has contributed a lot to sports as they were the only Supporters Club in Rwanda for the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to support the CHAN Eagles, they also took the passion further as they were the only group at the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France cheer the Falconets, they were also at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia to give massive support to the Super Eagles.

Okumagba’s led Supporters Club showed they could break barriers by registering their presence in France for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Since it’s inception, they have so far registered their presence in tournaments involving the National teams including being the only group that travelled with the Super Eagles to Tunisia to support them against Libya and only last weekend cheered the Flamingos to the next round of qualifiers ahead of the U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

In 2019 the Super Eagles Supporters Club created history when they hosted the maiden edition of the Fund Raising and Awards Night at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos where they honoured Nigeria’s foremost oil and gas company AITEO for their contribution to football development in Nigeria, Ethiopian Airlines, ADRON HOMES, YETKEM, Rev Mother Esther Ajayi, Kessington Adebutu, Former Sports Minister, Barr. Solomon Dalung and Nigeria Football Federation President Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick.

That indeed took the club to the next level as their structure has ensured they received several awards for excellence from Daily Sports Awards, University of Benin Sports Awards, Ambrose Ali Pillar of Sports Awards amongst others.

The Skysports award will be the second for the year so far as indeed hard work has brought the club where it is and has not gone unnoticed.

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

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1 week 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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