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Shippers’ Council Donates Sickbay Equipment To JSS Kurudu In Abuja

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September 4, 2020

Joel Ajayi

In its determination to ameliorate the suffering of many Nigeria Nigerian especially students, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has donated sickbay equipment to the Government Junior Secondary School, Kurudu, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The Executive Secretary of NSC, Barr. Hassan Bello, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Abuja Liaison Office of NSC, Hajia Rakiya Nuhu.while presenting the items to the school on Friday in Abuja said the gesture was to support and empower needy Nigerians.

Barr disclosed that the council’s commitment to its CSR, which he said was targeted at the grassroots with a view to touching lives at the base of society.

According to him, our gathering here today is to support and empower Nigerians in need in different ways, as part of our corporate social responsibility activities.

“Accordingly, the government JSS Kurudu was found qualified to attract the attention of NSC’s CSR intervention and was graciously chosen as one of the beneficiaries for the year 2020 CSR.

“The council is here today to deliver to the school’s the clinic, two hospital beds, two air mattresses, two electric Irons and two rechargeable lamps.

“We are delivering four blankets, four mosquito nets, four white bedsheets, four towels, and one Honda Generator.

“Other items include two hot water bottles, a rechargeable fan, one double door fridge, and four buckets.

He added that; “NSC’s joy will know no bounds when we find out that these items are judiciously used in touching the lives of the ordinary Nigerian citizen,” Bello said.

The NSC boss also promised to look into some of the challenges faced by the school and proffer assistance where applicable.

On her address, the elated principal of the school, Mrs. Talatu Isah appreciated the gesture of the NSC which it rendered to the school through the Queen Agnes Foundation.

Isah said the gesture was not just for the school but for the Kurudu community at large, adding that the items would be judiciously used for the benefit of the students.

She however said the school faced challenges of the hall, inadequate toilets, fallen fence, depleted library, and blocks of classrooms overtaken by termites among others.

She called on the shipper’s council and the school’s board to assist in any way possible to enable the school to attain greater heights.

Mrs. Thelma Akinduru, President, Queen Agnes Foundation (QAF) appreciated the NSC for responding to her request to provide the items for the school.

It was gathered that the Akinduru facilitated the construction of the sickbay and approached the NSC with the demand to provide the needed items.

Akinduru, however, said she realized the needs of the school and was burdened by the fact that the school had no sickbay.

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

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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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