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Stakeholder Applauds Aisha Falode Over NWFL Stride, Charges Board On Private Sponsors

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June 7, 2020

Joel Ajayi

One of the women football stakeholders in the Country, Barrister Paul Edeh, has extolled the strive towards growth and development of Nigeria Women Football League NWFL, under the able leadership of Aisha Falode, charging the Board to encourage private sponsors that will grow the league further.

He gave this commendation on Saturday when asked about his feelings on the achievement of the NWFL management a committee under Aisha Falode.

According to him, when we are judging from where we are coming from to where we are now, I see light at the end of the tunnel, the leadership that Falode has provided since she became Chairperson of the Board of NWFL, she should be given kudos and pat on the back.

“It’s actually not easy, considering how she has to navigate very difficult terrain traveling across the nation of the earth to drum up support for the league in Nigeria is not easy.

“The innovation and little creative ideas that she has been able to introduce to the Women football, I think she deserves a pat on the back and she needs to be encouraged.

“The few of the challenges the board have faced under her leadership has to do with the challenges every other clubs are battling with, which is the challenge of funding, not too many companies, the heavyweight are willing to give freely to support the Women football, FIFA has tried its best but I think with the kind of push and drive that she has given to the league Women football will grow more.

“Recently, when she unveiled the new logo in Lagos, she was able to pull some weight; this shows you that this is one woman who is a goal getter.”

He then charged the Board not to relent in its effort to bring more success to the women’s football generally. “My advice for her is to see how she can rejig the team a bit to see how she can bring young enterprising men and women on board to guide and advice when necessary and also get some of the big companies to sponsor some of the clubs.

“The rate at which we are going, if we don’t have private sector setting up a club or team to participate in the women football league, it will soon become extinct because the Governors of states might decide not to support or sponsor female football club and if you take away the sponsors, the game of football is dead.

“In Europe, in America and others, it’s the private individuals that own these clubs, I think she needs to encourage the private sector to come and participate in the female category of the game of football.”

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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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