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Mrs Irabor Takes over As 14 President Defence And Police Officers’ Wives Association

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February 3, 2021

Barrister (Mrs) Victoria Irabor has assumed office as the fourteenth President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA).

The new DEPOWA President is the wife of the current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor, who was recently appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Speaking during the formal handing and taking over the ceremony, DEPOWA President, Mrs Victoria Irabor said she was highly delighted and honoured to take over the mantle of leadership of the Association with a focus on achieving its humanitarian and social intervention objectives.

Mrs Victoria Irabor thanked her predecessor, the immediate past DEPOWA President, Dr (Mrs) Omobolanle Olonisakin for the laudable projects and other social-economic development initiatives executed during her watch.

She promised to build on the legacies of the erstwhile DEPOWA President while soliciting the support and cooperation of the DEPOWA members in taking the Association to a greater height.

Earlier in her remarks, the outgoing DEPOWA President, Dr. Omobolanle Olonisakin congratulated and wished her successor, Mrs. Irabor a fruitful tenure in office.

Mrs. Olonisakin who enumerated achievements recorded during her time, expressed appreciation to the immediate past CDS, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and Service Chiefs, as well as other stakeholders for their immense support and encouragement.

Mrs Olonisakin while thanking DEPOWA members for their unalloyed dedication and commitment, enjoined them to extend same vigour to the new administration in order to achieve the Association’s aim of bringing succour to the less privileged in the society.

The handing and taking over ceremony which was held at the General AG Olonisakin Multi-Purpose Hall, DEPOWA Schools, Asokoro, Abuja, coincided with sent-forth in honour of the immediate past DEPOWA President, Vice President and the Coordinators of the Tri-Services.

The new DEPOWA President, Mrs Victoria Irabor in company of the former DEPOWA President had earlier in the day visited the DEPOWA Secretariat, touring and inspecting the DEPOWA Skills Acquisition Centre, and the ongoing building project in Mambilla Barracks, as well as the DEPOWA Schools in Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja.

DEPOWA is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) which is augmenting the humanitarian and social intervention efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in empowering less privileged widows and orphans of fallen heroes who lost their lives in the service to the nation.

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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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