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MK Throws A Surprise Birthday For YOK FC Club Owner

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6 years ago

December 23, 2019

JOEL AJAYI

What happened on Friday 20^th 2019 between owners of Water FC of Abuja Mokanjuola Nureni aka MK and owner of YOK football club of Abuja and the founding partner, marble partner LP, Barr Yakubu Ohimege Galadima is an confirmation that the game of football is indeed a symbol of unity.

After the two teams battled in a fierce encounter on the pitch, where Water FC defeated YOK FC 4-1 thereafter it was a triumphant entry for a celebrant that was giving a surprise entry when players of the Water FC form a guard of honour like a military to usher him to venue of the birthday celebration courtesy of no other person than Mr. Nureni Mankanjuola.

It was a memorable day for the celebrant, as a surprise birthday party was organized to celebrate one of the lovers of football owner of YOK FC in Abuja as part of gesture to celebrate him for contributing to the growth and development of football.

The surprise dinner party was attended by his friends’ players and associates.

Speaking, the elated celebrant, Barr. Galadima expressed: “I am surprise, because my birthday is today, when I told him that I will be coming to play football, he told me we are coming here after match, I told him I don’t need anything from him, I told him we don’t want to run his budget dry but he insisted. I later agreed this is what I got I want to sincerely thank him for this surprise God will continue to bless him.

“We have aim of conceding 10 goals but glory be to God we are progressing, we are improving. I told the player that it is not about numbers of goal they are going to concede, but let see the skill and learn from each other and indeed we achieved that, Coach can even attests to it we are improving.”

Giving hint on his desire two teams, he said: “the entire player that are here, we don’t only want to see them at National Team but we shall see them dominating the world.

“Our aim at YOK FC is more or less of humanitarian service to see how we can support our young talented and promote them to the world.

“We want to shun crime in Nigeria, we don’t participate in crime; all we want to use our talent to better ourselves.

“Today, if you go to Arab countries, if you say you from Nigeria, they will ask you; did you know Mikel Obi, Kanu and Okocha Jay Jay? We need to develop ourselves; we don’t want to belong to Yahoo-Yahoo boys.”

Speaking on why he organized a surprise package to him, Mr. Makanjuola said: “I think his passion for football have single him out and we need to support him I gave him surprise because of his passion for football.

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

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7 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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