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New NITDA Bill: Group To Sensitise Youths On the Importance Of Nation Building

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2 years ago

May 7, 2023

By Ladi Patrick-Okwoli

Director-general of APC Ambassadors for Good Governance, Amb. Nnamdi Inyekwe has urged other civil society groups and young Nigerians to support the new bill of the new National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Bill in the bid to create a regulatory framework for the development and improvement of the Nigerian Information Technology, IT, sector and digital economy policies.

Anyekwe, who made the call at the end of a stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, advised Nigerians to ensure they understand the expected impact and importance of he new NITDA Bill before making themselves tool for political misadventurer whom he said would stop at nothing in misinforming the youths and civil societies against the bill which seeks to make the agency the regulator of regulators in the ICT sector and digital economy policies.

He emphasised that with NITDA as a developmental agency responsible for the planning, coordinations, monitoring and evaluation, as well regulations of the Information Technology activities in Nigeria, there was urgent need for the new bill in order to allow the agency meet the current pace of global innovations in IT sector, digital economy policies, data protections and so on.

Anyekwe, who was also a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (Civil Societies Directorate), reiterated that the new NITDA bill is basically meant for the best interest of our dear nation in the area Information Technology and digital economy, but that if Nigerians, especially the youths, are not sensitised on the expected impacts of the new bill, enemies of the agency can have overt reasons to practice their trade by destabilizing the good intentions of NITDA.

He further maintained that NITDA under the current director-general, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, has achieved tremendously for the growth and development of Nigeria, especially in the areas of information technology, digital economy and data protection, thereby calling on Nigerians especially the young people not to allow the enemies of the agency to destroy the efforts of the present APC administration under President Muhammadu Buhari, which is expected to be consolidated by the incoming administration led by President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He therefore pleaded with Nigerians to “support the new bill for the interest of our collective struggle towards nation building and the new Nigerian project of the incoming APC administration of Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Alh. Kashim Shettima.”

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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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