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Sports Minister Visits NYSC Delta Camp

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3 years ago

December 11, 2022

….lauds State Govt for supporting Scheme

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has commended Delta State Government for providing a befitting Orientation Camp for NYSC in the State.

He lauded the spate of infrastructural development at the Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, describing it as a good template for all NYSC Orientation Camps across the country.

The Minister disclosed this during his visit to NYSC Delta State Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku to assess the level of work at the on-going 700 capacity Corps Members hostel, NYSC South-South Area Office Warehouse and internal roads, courtesy the State Government.

The Minister, who added that the Scheme would be marking its fifty years anniversary next year, added that there must be functional NYSC Orientation Camps in the country with necessary facilities.
He urged other State Governments to emulate Delta State in performing their statutory responsibilities as stated in the NYSC Act.

“When you come to NYSC Camp in Delta and you see the layout template and the completed on-going projects, l think this is the model we want in all NYSC Orientation Camps”, Dare said.

He said the innovation of having six area offices in NYSC is a laudable idea, adding that it would ensure a stronger collaboration between the National Directorate Headquarters, NYSC formations and other stakeholders for national development.

Speaking on behalf of Delta State Government, the Commissioner for Youths, Hon. Ifeanyi Egwuyenga said the State Government is committed to human capital development, thereby giving priority to youth development in order to enable them lend their support to nation building.
He added that youths should be given the opportunity to express themselves and develop their potentials.

“The collaboration between Delta State Government and Federal Government through NYSC is very necessary, because the youth population in Nigeria should be given adequate opportunity and space to be able to express themselves and develop their potentials, to also lend their support for nation building”, he said.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Ismail Abubakar also commended the Delta State Government for providing a conducive Orientation Camp and other logistics support for NYSC in the State.

The Acting Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy lfeyinwa Uba, said the Scheme has been empowering Corps Members with vocational skills that has made many Ex-Corps Members self employed in different business endeavours across the country.

She added that the proposed NYSC Trust Fund would make start-up capitals available for Corps Members to start their businesses, and also create jobs for others.
She commended the Delta State Government for providing the Orientation Camp with necessary facilities, urging other stakeholders to also contribute their quota for the benefit of Corps Members.

The Project Manager, Architect James Ade Okuli said the NYSC South-South Area Office warehouse, domiciled inside Delta State Orientation Camp in Issele Uku houses 4 shops, 6 large storage halls for each of the states in the South-South among other facilities.

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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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