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I Want My Daughter To Represent Nigeria At Olympic –Makoyor

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August 13, 2019

Joel Ajayi

A popular music producer Emeka Onusiriuka popularly known as Makoyor and Father of eight years old girl Stephanie Onusiriuka who won a gold medal at the just concluded Africa Gymnastic Club Championship in South Africa has revealed he will no stone unturned to ensure daughter to represent Nigeria at Olympic level.

He gave this assurance in Abuja when the Victorious Gymnastic team arrived Abuja amidst cheer.

The ecstatic father who could not hide his feeling expressed: “it’s a very great feeling, we actually saw it coming, because she has been very exceptional in what she has been doing, we notice it when she was very little, we don’t understand what she was doing then, when she will be watching YouTube video of gymnastic until we find out that it was gymnastic.

“So, we waste no time to register her in a proper training outfit TIG gymnastic club of Abuja and from there on she develops her talent.”

When asked if they will support her more: “of course as a parent, we shall work hard to ensure she progress, we have been encouraging her form the start, so we want to follow that.

My greatest joy it will be an honor. We are in the process of making her achieve it we have a lot of people coming in now to support her, like former House of Representatives member, from Edo State Hon Ehiozuwa Agbonayonma has taken it upon himself to see that she become something great and our prayer is she will get there.”

Speaking also was elated Mother of Gold medalist, Amaka Onusiriuka: “I feel so happy that my daughter has made Nigeria proud today by getting a gold medal from her gymnastics competition. I will push her more with her ability so that he can achieve a greater goal.” She said.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days 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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