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SWAN Organises ‘Catch Them Young’ Seminar For Uniabuja Students

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March 25, 2021

The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) Abuja chapter, on Tuesday, organized a ‘Catch them young’ seminar for University of Abuja students on how to build a successful career in accounting.

The seminar, which had students from the Faculty of Management Science in attendance, was part of SWAN’s measures to build the choice of professional accounting career in the minds of the younger generation.

Mrs Adeola Ojo, Chairperson, SWAN, Abuja chapter, noted that the catch them young initiative is designed with special accounting examination courses for students to prepare them for professional ICAN exams.

She added that the Accounting Technicians Scheme (ATS) would enable youngsters have a head start in their accounting career before graduating.

“We want the students to know that they can easily become chartered accountants, starting from the lowest point, that is why we tagged this program, catch them young.

“Because instead of them starting from the professional level, you can start from the Accounting Technicians Scheme of West Africa (ATSWA) and with that certificate, you can work as an accounting officer.

“And it will also make it easier for them to move to the professional level,” she said.

Ojo added that the certificate would benefit the students as it is recognised in all countries in West Africa.

Dr Abdulrasheed Balogun, Vice Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Abuja and District Society, added that various life-changing opportunities abound in the accounting profession.

“There are many opportunities in the accountancy profession, depending on one’s choice and area of interest.

“As an accountant, you can work in anywhere, I mean anywhere that money passes through, starting from academics, you can be a lecturer in accounting, you can be a bursar in academic, you can be a bursar, you can be a chief accountant

“Then when you go to private sector, you can work in the banking industry, you can work as a chief finance office, you can work in an audit firm, you can also work in any government establishment,” he said.

He however called on parents to always support their children career choices, so that they could become useful to the society and the nation at large.

One of the participants, Mr Bernard Chinemelum, a 300 level student of Business Administration, added that the seminar had exposed him to a lot of benefits in the accounting field.

“The training have made us understand that we can be a chartered accountant, even without studying accounting as an undergraduate and I have decided to enrol for the course,” he said.

The event featured quiz competition among students of Accounting, Banking and Finance and Business Administration, all in the same faculty.

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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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