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Patrick Pascal felicitates with Tetfund Boss, Suleiman Bogoro on Award of Excellence from Leadership/Business day – Newspapers

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6 years ago

March 23, 2020

Chairman of Bauchi state football association, Patrick Pascal has joined other facilitators across the globe in rejoicing with Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)- Executive Secretary, Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro, after being conferred simultaneously with different awards from Leadership newspapers and Business Day newspapers, for his giant strides in the education sector.

Pascal, the super eagles’ most efficient Coordinator in his felicitation messages to the awardee ” Your achievement in Tetfund is not surprising to many of us in Bauchi state. In fact, I wasn’t jarred when the federal government approved your appointment as the Executive security of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund earlier in 2019, at Abuja.

“Your sophisticated leadership cum managerial skills are part what has distinguished you amongst your peers all over Nigeria; you are a leading light to many of us in our dear Bauchi state” pascal explained in his eulogies

The former Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medallist, Patrick Pascal convey Bauchi state football association’s congratulatory message to the most distinguished Professor Suleiman Bogoro, even as he seeks for supports from his statesman

“We at Bauchi state football association felicitate with you, we pray mightily God to continue to strengthen you beyond your imaginations. It’s a thing of Joy for us because you are making us proud anywhere you being given the mantle of leadership.

” The Bauchi state football executives have started reforms from all angles of our state. However, our shoulders won’t be able to carry some of these responsibilities, hence, we are calling on you for more support; for you are a man of valor, who believe in building capacity from the ground up ” Pascal bespeaks

Patrick Pascal (Mon), the Bauchi state football association Supremo, who has been very radical in revamping Football in his state, implicitly reveals that plans are on the way to create chains of grassroots football competition on the name of Professor Suleiman Bogoro.

The humble Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro, was bestowed with ” Public Service Person Of The Year” by Leadership newspapers at International Conference Center, Abuja. While Business Day newspapers lay upon him ” Excellence in Public Service “, at Yar’Adua Center, Abuja.

Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro is from Bauchi state, one of the Za’ar or Sayawa major inhabitants of Bogoro Local government area. He is a leader on the pioneer council – Think Tank For Translating Research to Innovations, Strategies, Evidence for Policy And National Development – Created by the University of Ibadan Research Foundation.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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1 week 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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