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Race To Qatar: 100 free Big Buses To Convey Fans To Stadium-FG

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March 22, 2022

…21 Super Eagles’ Trains At Moshood Abiola Stadium

…Eagles depart to Ghana Thursday

As part of the federal government effort to ensure that fans come to the stadium to cheer the super eagles when they will slug it out with their arch-rival Black stars of Ghana over 100 big buses will be available to convey people from all nook and crannies of FCT and its environs.

This even as the government will be staging a roadshow in all the suburbs across the length and breadth of the capital city to create more awareness about the do-or-die-two-leg games.

Speaking on the readiness of the Committee set up by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development on Tuesday in Abuja a member of the committee and Media aid to the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, Mr. Kola Daniel said that 100 big buses will be available to convey the fans all over the city.

According to him, we are on inspection right away; we are inspecting all the facilities to ensure that we have a successful match come Tuesday next week.

“All hands are on deck to have a hitch-free match. There are going to be free 100 buses across the breadth and length of FCT Gwarinpa, Suleja, Kubwa, Nyanya, Maraba, Gwagwalada, and the same buses will convey them back to their destination.

“The buses will start work from 3:00 pm and stopped at 5:30 and after the match, they will convey fans back.”

He expressed that the stadium is ready, he thereby appeals to the fans to make Moshood Abiola their home come Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s army for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff battle with Ghana on Tuesday started their preparations in the Federal Capital, Abuja ahead of departure to Kumasi on Thursday.

Friday’s encounter in Kumasi will be the 58th clash between the two countries’ senior teams, with 18 of those matches have ended in draws. The first encounter was on 20th October 1951, when Nigeria won 5-0.

Three-time African champions Nigeria and four-time African champions Ghana tango at the 40,000 –capacity Baba Yara Stadium on Friday evening, in the first leg of a potentially –explosive fixture in which both teams will battle for a single ticket to the 22nd FIFA World Cup finals.

However, the return leg at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja is expected to be even pulsating and fiery.

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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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