FCT SWAN Inaugurate Eight committees

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4 years ago

September 8, 2021

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT chapter on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated eight different committees to help move the affairs of the association forward.

The short event took place at the Moshood Abiola stadium and was presided upon by the FCT SWAN Chairman, Bunmi Haruna.

Inagurating the committees, Comrade Haruna charged the committee members to put the welfare of SWAN topmost as they give their bit in promoting the association.

According to him, today we continue in our quest to reposition SWAN and return it to where it should be in the sports community.

“We cannot do it alone, so we have called on you to help give more visibility and push to this drive.

“As you go about your duties, please I want you to realise that the welfare of members comes first. Together we can, if we choose to do the right things the right way.” Haruna advised.

Responding on behalf of committee members, the Chairman SWAN Week Committee, Chris Onokpegu, promised that they will give their best at all times and will never let the association down.

“We understand the task at hand, we are committed and we will not disappoint you in any way.

” A huge task has been committed into our hands, we will go as far as needed to meet set targets.” He said.

The committees and members include:

1.SWAN FORUM
Ferdinand Duruoha – Chairman
Olaoluwa Aro – Secretary
Ojay Matthew – Member
Joel Ajayi – Member
Akin Bolarinwa – Member
Udeme George – Member

COMPETITION COMMITTEE
Tolu Oguntimehin – Chairman
Uche Nwudoh – Secretary
Wale Ayeni – Member
Yinka Elebute – Member
Kilajuolu Lekan – Member
Mohammed Saliu – Member
SEMINAR/WORKSHOP COMMITTEE
Niyi Busari – Chairman
Remi Sulola – Secretary
Dupe Oyewale – Member
Jide Olusola – Member
Joshua Odeyemi – Member
Collins Ajibola – Member
WELFARE COMMITTEE
Remi Sulola – chairperson
Joan Iwuchukwu – secretary
Oche Ngbede – Member
Kayode Raymond – Member
Ogechi Madu – Member
DISCIPLINARY/ ETHIC COMMITTEE.
Lucky Isawode – Chairman
Maxwell Nwachukwu – Secretary
David Ngobua – Member
Francis Achi – Member
Amaechi Agbo – Member
Tamara Ebiwei – Member
Odiri Akpan – Member
FINANCE/SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE.
Bunmi Haruna – Chairman
Uche Nwudoh – Secretary
Ebi Iyomon – Member
Sunday Ejembi – Member
Sylvia Ugi – Member
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Gani Oloyede – Chairman
Maxwell Nwachukwu – secretary
Lekan Olaseinde – Member
Wale Ajimotokun – Member
Ernest Osogbue – Member
Martins Odiete – Member
SWAN WEEK
Chris Onokpegu – Chairman
Udeme George – member
Omo Unubun – Secretary
Obasi Michael – member
Tolu Oguntimehin – member
Kilajuolu Lekan – member

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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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