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How Tinubu, Jigawa Governor others put-off NANS’ rift
Joel Ajayi
After 70 days of leadership dispute in the National Association of Nigeria Students NANS, the body made of present and past leaders has settle their rift between the two factions and has pledged to join hands together to fend for the need of over 40 million Nigeria Students.
The mediator are no other person than the APC Presidential candidate Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the Jigawa state Governor Muhammadu Badaru , the Speaker House of rep Femi Gbajabiamila, Governor of Delta state Ifeanyi Okowa as well as NANS stakeholders.
To this end, the NANS factional president Comrade Umar Farouk Lawal has stepped down to allow Comrade Umar Usman Barambu who emerged as president in the convention held in at the Old Parade ground, Area 10 Federal Capital Territory, as Inauguration hold today Thursday 10th November 2022.
Speaking on Wednesday, at World Press Conference on NANS unity, the Chairman, the Natives and promoter of peace among NANS Comrade Olalekan Smart Edwards and other leaders who facilitated the peaceful resolution thanked and all stakeholders for their role they all played in ensuring that NANS organization did not go astray.
The mechanism NANS always deploy was natives which represent all the power bloc around NANS.
According to him, May I state unequivocally that all dispute resolution mechanism were triggered and to the glory of God, all aggrieved party were brought to the table and a new course was championed for us all, it is a case of win-win for all as there was no victor no vanquished, rather, at the end of it all the victory is accrued to Nigerian students. We are very committed to running an all-inclusive government of NANS where the total welfare and well-being of every Nigeria Students both at home and in the diaspora will be of paramount interest.
“The inauguration of all new Exco member will now hold on Thursday, 10th November, 2022 at the NAF Conference Center by 11am prompt. This is the dawn of a new era and we are poised to do greater things and move our dear NANS forward, our biggest thanks goes to all Nigerian students for giving us the mandate to champion their course and by God’s grace, we will not disappoint you all.”
While speaking, Umar Faruk Lawan factional Nans President also, thanked all stakeholders saying, “I have step down, I am not doing it, because of anybody but because of the love I have for NANS.
“On that basis, I will not intervene in anything unionism, I have drop the cap, l leave my brother Comrade Umar Usman Barambu, and I wish him well.”
In his remark, the new President Comrade Barambu said NANS is a big united family and will do everything to ensure growth and development.
He however, appointed the then factional leader Comrade Lawan as head of NANS government.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
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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