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Sports Ministry Directors Are Evil People-Solomon Ogba
…As Brown Ebewele Indicts Ogba in another $150, 000 IAAF Scandal
Joel Ajayi
The former President of Athletic Federation AFN, Solomon Ogba has tagged most of the Directors in the Ministry of Youth and Sports as wicked and evil people that do not want the progress of AFN and Sports at heart.
Speaking on why he resigned from AFN board in a Telephone interview, Ogba expressed: “It has been like this, every Minister that came left with a bad name, those Directors that are there are evil people, they remaining, maybe probably Tammy Danagogo who left with little dignity, every other minister left that place with a bad name something is fundamentally wrong, this country must look at this carefully and call people out.
“The level of interference is too much and the only option left is to resign which I did early in the morning
People should respect the constituted authority, they have divided the board, we have two factions I can’t be at the board and seat down particularly when the one who appointed me to be on the board as philanthropist quota, so, I can’t be in the board that I know they have violated the rules with IAAF.
“When we talked about interference, I am talking about ministry for instance where ministry we have a meeting with some board members to impeach the President earlier this year and they wanted me to be a rubber stamp to that.
“There was a congress called by the President and board meeting they scuttled effort of the federation to do that and they are trying to call a separate board meeting in Abuja tomorrow (Tuesday) I will not be part of that.”
However, a Present board member of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria AFN, Brown Ebewele has fingered, Solomon Ogba in another $150,000 scandal that just hit AFN.
It will be recalled that AFN was hit by another $150,000 scandal the World Athletics grant scandal.
Reacting to the scandal, Brown Ebewele in a telephone interview said that no one else could have collected the money than Solomon Ogba who was the federation president then.
According to him, that money was given to federation and no individual has access to the federation account its only federation that IAAF has business with.
When asked he is sure that the latest $150,000 sandal was collected under Solomon Ogba? He replied: Who collected it, it’s him now; Ogba said the money was sent to the LOC who was the chairman of LOC and what business does IAAF have with LOC instead of the federation?
I was a technical director as far back as 1997 when we hosted African Championship in Ibadan Oyo state, the IAAF gave us $90,000 as a grant, the money was paid into the federation account, and the IAAF only deal with the federation, IAAF does not have any business with LOC. It’s only in Nigeria that is like a banana republic that anybody will do anything and get away with it, Solomon Ogba is talking nonsense.” He said.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
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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