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Cooperatives Day: Collaborate on job creation, others – AUDA-NEPAD Boss urges stakeholders

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July 6, 2019

Princess Gloria Akobundu

National Coordinator, Chief Executive officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development/(AUDA-NEPAD), Princess Gloria Akobundu has called for more cooperation among Nigerian stakeholders on job creation to greatly engage the teeming population.

This was said on Saturday in a statement signed on Saturday by Abolade Ogundimu, Media Assistant to the C.E.O of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria.

Akobundu sued for patriotic collaboration among corporate and individual citizens of Nigeria as the world marks International Day of Cooperatives on July 6, to emphasise importance of teamwork to achieve set objectives.

AUDA-NEPAD Boss added that Nigerians should also collectively discourage and shun illegal migration.

According to National Coordinator of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, the call becomes more important as the nation’s developmental strides are stiffened by discordant tunes from banditry, insurgency to kdnapping and ritual killings.

“More cooperation among stakeholders in every sector of the economy is needed now more than ever before.

” The whole world including Africa is moving on fast, let us cooperate with one another as a nation in order not to be left behind in any economic sector.

“Let us come together to support public and private efforts on development while we should also unite as a people against any action that will clog the nation’s wheel of development.

“Together, let’s tap into development and positive engagement of our energetic workforce for National growth which will not only provide economic infrastructures but also help in eliminating the scourge of illegal migration.

” It is more worrisome as it has led to untimely deaths and harrowing hardship for majority of those treading on such dangerous path.

“Niigeria has always been at the forefront of African Union’s (AU) resolve to global greatness through development of Africa’s human and other resources,” she said.

She urged citizens to increase their support to government efforts towards achieving these goals, saying “our great nation- Nigeria, can be at the forefront of continental greatness”.

The agency’s C.E.O added that “this is line with the mandate of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria and we shall continue to partner with relevant stakeholders within and outside the country in order to promote national development”.

The United Nations’ International Day of Co-operatives has been observed jointly alongside International Co-operative Day since 1995.

Goals of the Day are majorly: to increase awareness on cooperatives and : to complementarily highlight the goals and objectives of UN and the international cooperative movement.

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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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