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Samuel Ikpefan Dumps France For Nigeria Sets To Represent Nigeria In 2022 Olympics

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Samuel Ikpefan Dumps France For Nigeria Sets To Represent Nigeria In 2022 Olympics
French born Nigerian striker, Samuel Uduigwome Ikpefan has indicated interest to represent Nigeria in the upcoming 2022 winter Olympic games in Beijing as well as the 2021 world championship in Nordic skiing in Germany.
The 28-year old while speaking with Journalists in Abuja stated that he’s been very passionate about the sport right from his years of childhood, and because the sport is also very familiar in his region, hence the rationale that informed his decision to represent his father land during the winter Olympics.
In his bid to qualify for the world championship and the next Olympic games, Samuel will need an FIS (International Ski Federation) licence to score points that will qualify him for the championships.
Samuel who also doubles as a ski instructor in the winter, works as a lifeguard in the swimming pool during summer, even as he has been on the racing circuit for years in France in his region of Nordic cross country skiing.
Born to Mr Stanley Ikpefan who hails from Edo state , Samuel is very confident to represent Nigeria in his winter discipline which also includes Bobsleigh, Skeleton & cross country skiing which no African nation has been able to represent 3 winter sports at the Olympic games.
Samuel is currently in Abuja to finalise and conclude plans with the federation and hopes that his dreams will be actualised.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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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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