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NYSC Donates Relief Materials To Orphanage In Calabar

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August 16, 2019

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has donated relief materials to the orphanage in Uwanse, Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River.

The state Coordinator of NYSC, Mr Eddy Megwa, disclosed this on Friday in Calabar while speaking on the 46th anniversary of the corp.

Megwa explained that the NYSC in the state decided to celebrate with the orphanage to commemorate the anniversary.

“Owing to the security concerns in the nation, we decided to have a solemn celebration by bringing Corp members to the orphanage to identify with their host community.

“While most of the Corp members present at the occasion had parents they could always rely on, the children at the orphanage had neither mothers nor fathers and so should be treated with utmost kindness and love.

“Irrespective of what goes on in the NYSC in Cross River, we would always identify with the orphanage. However, the orphanage should endeavour to always invite the Corp to partner with them whenever they have an event.”

The coordinator also ordered that for every successive year, three Corp members should be posted to serve in the orphanage while the NYSC Secretariat in the state would pay them.

“The Corp members are carrying out one year of selfless service to the nation; that is why they have come selflessly to make this donation.

“It is our humble contribution to ensure that the children in this orphanage wake up in the morning to find something to eat instead of partying with the little resources we have.

“It is our prayer that the management of this orphanage makes judicious use of the items presented to nurture the children here the way God wants them to be nurtured,” he said.

Responding, the Chief Nursing Officer of the orphanage, Mrs Sylvia Ojong, who received the items on behalf of the home, thanked the management of the NYSC for the assistance.

Ojong, who represented the Principal Social Welfare Officer of the orphanage, Mrs Felicia Oti, promised to use the materials judiciously in ensuring that the children had more than enough.

She prayed for God’s protection for the management and staff of the NYSC and the Corp members, assuring that they will continue to nurture the children in the home to give them a bright future.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the items presented to the orphanage included bags of rice, noodles, biscuits and toilet papers.

NAN

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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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