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FG urges Simba group to establish manufacturing plant in Nigeria

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September 24, 2019

The Federal Government has urged Simba Group to establish a manufacturing plant in the country to create more job opportunities for citizens.

Sen. Omotayo Alasoadura, Minister of State, Labour and Productivity, gave the advice at the inauguration of the Show Room for TVS motor products, a service centre of the organisation, in Abuja.

NAN reports that the Simba group, established in 1988, is the maker of tricycles popularly known as `Keke’, Okada, and Luminous inverter.

Alasoadura said the products of simba were all over Nigeria, but Nigerians had not benefitted enough from the group.

“I believe that in the whole of Africa, Nigeria will be your biggest market and if that is so can’t you come back here and start manufacturing these products.

“We have the manpower, we have the land and our electricity is improving.

“In the past I would not ask you to come because I know power is very important.

“But with what the Federal Government is doing power is improving every day and it will continue to improve; in fact, you can do anything you are doing in India here.

“It will pay you more; you will empower more people, you will employ more people; Nigeria will be happy with you and Nigerians will also be happy with you.”

Alasoadura noted that such increased partnership would be more beneficial to all parties concerned.

For his part, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Bello Tambuwal said the ministry would continue to work with group in the area of agriculture.

“The Simba group has been our very good partner in agriculture, particularly in areas of irrigation machineries and assembling.

“It has been very good in the development of Agric products and other Agric businesses; it has incorporated research in new technologies, capacity building and transfer of technology in Nigeria.”

Tambuwal also reiterated the minister’s call for the establishment of factories in Nigeria to employ more Nigerians.

In his speech, Dr Nasiru Argungu, Director-General, National Directorate of Employment, said the group had achieved a lot as far as training `Okada’ riders was concerned, especially on how to care for their ‘keke’.

Argungu said that the company had helped in adding value to the agriculture value chain by manufacturing a machine that does not need electricity to process farm products.

He noted that simba group was making it easier for the directorate to achieve the mandate given to it by the government on job creation through infrastructural skills technology.

Chief Vinay Grover, Managing Director of Simba Group said: “Automobiles today have reached a level where people have to provide good after sales service.

“If you have vehicles which are broken down and are not repaired on time, then everybody, including the fleet owners and the riders, are at a loss.”

He said the flagship centre was meant to provide round the clock service, through call centres, within minutes.

NAN.

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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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