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Fight Against Drugs Abuse NGO Engages Nigerian Police

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January 3, 2020

Worried by the effect of hard drugs on people, a non-governmental organization, Center for the Right to Health (CRH) has organised a sensitization workshop for police officers in Abuja.

The workshop, organized in conjunction with the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) was designed to create awareness on drug use, drug prevention, drug treatment services and harm reduction practices among stakeholders was attended by police officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

In a message to the occasion, the FCT police commissioner said drug abuse is a criminal issue and the police react to it accordingly.

Assistant commander of police department of criminal investigation FCT Command Wan Mantu Chongs who represent the CP there are people who have health-related as a result of hard drugs consumption.

He said the FCT police command has made an arrest of some high and mighty who go into drugs, not for money, but as a matter of habit and added also that, investigation shows that people take drugs to commit various forms of crimes.

“It is difficult to get a cultist that is not into drugs. Drugs, to some extent, play a major role in influencing crime”, the ACP stated.

While commending the organisers of the workshop, Chongs said the Command will do its best to change the narration on drug issues and added that, the workshop will help the police in isolating people who take drugs to commit crime from those who do so for pleasure, to be able to deal with them.

Speaking earlier, the executive director of the Center for the Right to Health, Dr Stella Iwuagwu said the essence of the workshop is to sensitise the police on how to deal with drug relates issues in FCT.

She called on stakeholders to stand up in the fight against drugs in view of its effects on the consumers.

“Police in FCT should have more understanding on drugs issues to know who to send to rehabilitation centres and who to send to jail. Youths need to understand the destructive nature of drugs.”

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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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