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Maiwada Declares For ANA Presidency

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6 years ago

July 12, 2019

Maiwada Declares For ANA Presidency

Joel Ajayi

An Authors, Poet, Novelist, playwright, and Lawyer per excellence, Ahmed Maiwada ESQ has declared his intention to run for the Association of Nigerian Authors ANA presidency

The election is billed for October 28th to November 1st, 2019 in Enugu state.

Maiwada declared his intention at a Special reading session featuring a staged reading of his playwright work called “Seema” in Abuja saying the whole essence of his intention to become ANA President is to advance the cause of Nigerian writers, and writing at large.

Speaking shortly after the stage reading anchored by Arojah Theater group in FCT, the former ANA National Legal Adviser expressed that improves reading habit among the young Nigerian is the concern of ANA.

According to him, I have watched this litany of losses over the past years in utter helplessness, lacking the power to stern the tide.

“I know that what has been done and some of those things may never be redeemed. However, I am positive that many of those deficit situations could not be reserved, given the right people in a position to exercise authority on behalf of our dear association.

“As for the future, I am very positive that, with a change at the helm of our affairs of personnel from the current ones whose style is either careless or lacking in cues as to what is amiss and what is to be done to put it right, ANA’s lost land lost membership and lost image would definitely be restored.

“It is for this reason that I, Ahmed Maiwada, a member of the Abuja chapter of the association of Nigerian authors, poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, and playwright, humbly offer my services for the association to serve in the office of president for the next two years on the basis of my competence to lead a team of other qualified members”

He equally said that: “The ANA renaissance group has already launched a youth wing, with younger, energetic, intellectual and patriotic ANA members such as Paul Liam, as members. We encourage all interested members of ANA wishing that their names should be written in the history book of this revolution to kindly join and offer us any useful advice on how to go about reinventing our dear association.”

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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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