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NAF, RealWorth Consult Unveils Logo for All Schools National Swimming Competition

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June 27, 2019

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Aquatics Federation NAF, in Collaboration with RealWorth Consult, have taken a giant steps towards eradicate social devices and revive the game of swimming in the country by unveiling logo for the first ever 2019 All Schools National Swimming Competition across in Nigeria.

Mrs Abimbola Ike delivering her address at the Unveling of the logo for the first ever All schools National Swimming Competition

The event which took place at the Mashood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola National Stadium in Abuja will be for the benefit of all Nigerians.

The competition will commence in Abuja the federal capitals teritorry before moving to Lagos, River State, Adamawa, Kastina, Imo and many other states where many raw talent be discover and nurture to become champions.

While Speaking the Chairman Realworth Consult, Mrs Abimbola Nicholas Ike, said the initiative is borne out of passion and determination to help the Nigerian children useful to themselves, their community as well as their nation.

According to her, we discovered that there is collapse of the sector that drive the nation and this sector housed the entire youths that we overlook, attention of government is channel to the economy, security amongst others.

“The all schools NationalSwimming competition is meant to discover raw material and nurture them to international standard where they will later represent the country.

“We want to engage them for them to have a better future, we want children that can be mould from one state to another to produce champion.

“Aquatic is one of the best sports, and we want to raise a team for Nigeria that is why we chose school children tofor them to lift their community and nation for the country.” She disclosed

Also, the Former Presidential candidate, Dr Mrs Sarah Jubril was on ground to phcye the children on the need to be an obidient children that will enable them to achive their desire: “only way to prevent disobedience in our school is to teach ethic.”

On his own, the Representative of Universal Basic Education UBEC Mr Saliu Yahaya while talking about the benefit of game, he said apart from recreation value, health benefit, and personal glory that the children will get, the event will also give them opportunity to win medal for the country.

Also, the Secondary Education Board representatives Mr Goro Eke, who represented the Chairman of the board said important of Swimming to the school children is enormous urging parent to support their lads.

Speaking also was the Head Coach of the NAF, Saheed Obadina promised security of every children saying that well trained life saver will be on ground to put the children through.

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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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