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My Major aim is to serve God and humanity- Engr. Nimrod

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4 years ago

September 10, 2021

…12 Nigerian female volleyballers depart for African Championship in Rwanda

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman Caretaker Committee of Nigeria Volleyball Federation Engr. Musa Nimrod has revealed that his desire and aim in life is to serve God and humanity as well as seeing Nigerian’s youth excel in their endeavour.

He stated this when 12 Nigerian women volleyball team and officials left Abuja on Thursday for the 2021 African Volleyball Championships holding in Kigali, Rwanda.

When asked on his take on the forthcoming Sports Federation Elections slated for September 30th? He replied: “Election is not an issue to me, I am not yet declaring because that is not paramount to me now, what Paramount to me is the big assignment, I have to do, and the big assignment is to see Nigerian youth growing.

“What paramount is growth of Volleyball, as we speak, we still have under 18 tournament that will coming up in Mexico and that is very paramount to me and we have to scale through.

“So, election is not issue to me, I may decide to run and I may decides not to.

“My aim is to achieved what God has put into my hand to do for this nation Nigeria and that is what I am doing.

“To serve God and humanity, is my major aim, is not position that is my target, I am not interested in the position but I am interested to help the youth of this nation Nigeria.

“Therefore, the player growth is what is paramount to me and I pray that God will help them.”

Speaking on team teavelling for Africa Championship in Rwanda, the NVBF Caretaker Committee Chairman Engr. Musa Nimrod said he was confident the team would do well at the tournament.

According to him, last week we witnessed the departure of the men’s team that went to Kigali and this is another departure this week by the female team to Kigali also.

“However, these female players have done their best and trained very well and I believe that by God’s grace they will scale the first round of the competition at least.

“But I see them going very far at the competition and I believe that they will fall into a good group. That is my prayer for the team,” he said.

Nimrod however pointed out that the Nigerian team would be facing strong opponents at the championships.

“In indoors volleyball, the North African teams are very strong. Like Cameroon, Kenya is also very strong at the female group level.

“But they (the Nigerian team) will do their best in Kigali and make us proud again.”

Meanwhile, more than 20 countries are participating in the men’s and women’s categories of the championships.

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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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