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Our Biggest Aspiration Is To Engage Youth Through Sports-FCT Director Of Sports

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4 years ago

June 24, 2021

… Pledges Support for Teqball Association

Joel Ajayi

The Acting Director of Sports in the Federal Capital Territory Mr. Luka Istifanus has revealed that his biggest aspiration is to engage every youth in sporting activities in the Nation’s capital city.

To this end, Mr Luka has promised the unflinching support toward the growth of Teqball in FCT and its environs.

He stated this on Thursday when the leadership of FCT Teqball Association paid him a familiarization visit in his office in Abuja.

According to Mr Luka, I want to assure Nigerian that in FCT Sports Council, our biggest aspiration is to see the youth engage in sporting activities so will do everything humanly possible to grow the Teqball game.

“We will take Teqball to the six area council, I will invite all the sports secretary in area councils for a meeting next week and the Teqball message will top our discussion, I will make it a priority agenda so, that we can discuss it extensively they are the one to take it to the people in their different area councils and I can assure you they will do that.

Giving the hints on the endorsement of the game, the Director Sports Council assured that the letter will sent to the FCT Social Development and the Minister of state Hajia Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu introducing the game to them and I want to believe that they will embrace it and give us the necessary encouragement to endorse the game.

In his earlier addressed, the Chairman of Teqball in FCT Abubakar Galadima said that the reason the association visited the sports council is to ensure that the game of Teqball is well accepted in FCT.

“Since the establishment of Teqball in FCT, the associations are yet to be recognized by FCT sports council that is why we came here to meet the sports council.

“Teqball is game that we believe can help Nigerian youth and their techniques to football because Teqball is more about techniques game this is why we are appealing for the game to be reorganized in FCT that will help all the teams that play football here in FC, that is why we are working seriously to ensure the growth of the game.

Speaking on what association is doing to create more awareness about Teqball, the chairman said; “our coming to FCT Sports council and the staging of competition in Abuja next week or week after will assist in spreading the game to all the Area council and we are going to school to create more awareness”. He said

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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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