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NYSC Boss Commissions New Offices At Kaduna Secretariat

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5 years ago

August 12, 2020

Joel Ajayi

National Youth Service Corps NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, on Wednesday inaugurated a block of new offices built at the NYSC Kaduna State Secretariat, Kaduna.

Speaking on the occasion, the Director-General commended the State Coordinator, Alhaji Isa Wana, for initiating and executing the project to completion. He noted the Coordinator’s passion for success of the Scheme, especially through provision of good leadership.

Ibrahim urged other Coordinators to demonstrate similar commitment so as further enhance the operations of the Scheme.

Addressing Staff of the Secretariat, the Director-General enjoined them to rededicate themselves to their duties, adhere strictly to the provisions of the Public Service Rules and shun unethical practices.

“I implore you to be patriotic and strive to leave lasting legacies in your respective work stations and also think of the implications of your actions’.

‘Please adhere to the COVID-19 prevention protocols as you go about your official assignments and stay safe,” he said.

The Director-General also commissioned a foot-operated handwashing soap and water dispenser, fabricated and donated by Corps Member Emmanuel Tambrari Gbaragbo (KD/19C/1453) to the Kaduna State Secretariat of the NYSC.

The NYSC State Coordinator, together with the Kaduna State Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat Muhammad Bala, also conducted the Director-General round the site of another office building being constructed for the Secretariat by the State Government.

Ibrahim commended Kaduna State Government for initiating the project and for other gestures made in support of the Scheme.

The Director-General also visited the NYSC North-West Area Office in Kaduna where he congratulated the Area Director, Mrs Zainab Isah on her appointment.

He sought for maximum cooperation from the Staff of the Area Office in order to lift NYSC to enviable heights just as he also warned them against rumour-mongering, laziness, abseetism and other acts that would be inimical to the progress of the Scheme.

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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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