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More Women With Disabilities Receive Federal Government’s Cash Grant As Programme Flags off in Kebbi

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January 15, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government’s Special Cash Grant for Rural Women has been launched in Kebbi state with more women with disabilities benefiting from the Programme.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq made a symbolic presentation of N20,000 to more than 30 women with disabilities during the flag off at the Presidential Banquet Hall, in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

In her remarks, Umar Farouq noted that the Special Grant for Rural Women is aimed at providing support to very vulnerable citizens in the country.

“I am delighted to have you all converge on this venue for the purpose of flagging off the Federal Government’s cash grant for rural women, which is a significant social protection programme of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, aimed at uplifting the most vulnerable groups out of poverty.

“A total number of 4,200 beneficiaries are to benefit from the cash grant of 20,000 each to uplift the socio-economic status of the rural women in Kebbi State.

Since the inception of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration in 2015, the Government has paid more attention to protecting and promoting the plight of the poor and vulnerable in the country”.

The Minister noted that Kebbi State has received a total sum of N1,056,200,000.00 (One Billion, Fifty-Six Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira only) from the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer programme from inception with 76,804 Poor and Vulnerable Households (PVHHs) from 5 Local Councils including Jega, Gwandu, Bagudo, Shanga, and Dango/Wasagu LGA’s currently benefiting in Kebbi State.

In his response, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for his compassion for the vulnerable and poorest in the society.

The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the Kebbi state government Babale Umar Yauri, mni said that the Special Cash Grant will bail many women out of poverty as they will put the funds to use which will, in turn, assist in feeding many families.

“The Kebbi state government must thank President Muhammadu Buhari on behalf of the beneficiaries whose lives have been impacted positively.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Chief of Staff to the Governor Suleiman Muhammad Argungu thanked the Minister for bringing Federal government’s empowerment program to the state, promising that the women will use the grant for vegetable cultivation, poultry and other petty businesses.

In attendance at the Federal Government Special Cash Grant flag off in Kebbi state was the Executive Secretary of Persons With Disabilities Commission Mr David James Lalu, traditional rulers, members of the state House of Assembly, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and local government chairmen.

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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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