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Obaseki’s re-run project: Chairman charges co-ordinators to work with state representatives

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5 years ago

May 19, 2020

Albert Akota

The Chairman of the Godwin Obaseki re-run project, Chief Nathaniel Momoh has charged the eighteen LGA Co-ordinators here in Abuja to work in harmony with state local government co-ordinators and ward officials at home for the return of Godwin Obaseki in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election.

Momoh who stated this during the maiden meeting of the Zonal Co-ordinators and the eighteen LGA co-ordinators at it’s secretariat in Guzape District of Abuja, said the event was called to map out strategies, intimate co-ordinators, zonal co-ordinators, stakeholders as well set up various committees that will carry out necessary plans for Godwin Obaseki re-run project.

He said co-ordinators will be mobilise to Edo state to work with state local government co-ordinators and ward officials at the grassroot level to achieve the primary aims and objectives of the governor’s mandate.

He said Obaseki has performed beautifully well in his first tenure as governor of Edo State and we need to all come together to work for his re-election by mobilising Edo sons and daughters resident in Abuja and in the State with strategies and structures without confrontations.

“We must strategise and be fully on ground both in the FCT and at our various local governments at home. Our primary responsibility is to ensure that we all get Edo Sons and Daughters to vote for Governor Godwin Obaseki.

“Let’s me tell you, I might not be the best person here to lead but somebody must lead others that was what prompted me to this ideas.

“We must educate our people in the languages they will understand because the vote of our people for Obaseki must count, we will see how to help our people in relocating their voter cards to their various polling centre to have the require numbers,” Chief enthused.

Speaking earlier, Edo North Senatorial Co-ordinator who doubles as moderator of the meeting, Barr. Peter Dokpesi commended Chief Momoh for providing a befitting edifice to be use as secretariat for the project and urged the co-ordinators to liaise with their various state co-ordinators and wards officials for the re-run mandate.

Also speaking at the event, Edo Central Senatorial co-ordinator, Engr Emmanuel Obibhunun said the co-ordinators were carefully selected for the project with integrity and good characters, he implored them not to consider the position as avenue to make money but rather to serve for the development of the state as well betterment of all.

The high-light of the meeting was constitution of three Standing Committees which include, media and publicity committee; contact and mobilisation committee; research and development committee.

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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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