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Uyo Council Chairman Hosts Ndanti Ekuh

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5 years ago

February 26, 2021

…as Governor’s Aide inspects new building project

The Executive Chairman of Uyo Local Government Council, Dr. Uwemedimo Udoh today played host to the Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Elder Ndanti Ekuh who paid an official visit to the Council Boss in his office.

The Governor’s Aide was received by the Council Chairman, Dr. Udoh and the Council Secretary, Mr. Ubong Udofia.

The visit marked Elder Ekuh’s first official visit to the Chairman since his assumption of Office in December last year.

Welcoming the Governor’s Aide, the Uyo Council Boss thanked him for the visit, describing it as a solidarity visit aimed at encouraging, motivating and identifying with the Service Alone team of the Uyo Local Government Council.

While extolling Ekuh’s diligence in discharging his assignment as Research and Documentation Aide to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Dr. Udo thanked the Governor for giving Uyo people the opportunity to serve in his government and also commended Elder Ekuh for his patriotism and love for Uyo.

Taking the Governor’s Aide on a tour of the office complex building project executed by his administration in just few days after resuming office as the Council Chairman, Dr.

Udo said he is working round the clock to ensure that the building is commissioned in his first hundred days in office.

Speaking on the project, Ekuh said he was overwhelmed by the progress of work in the building project in less than 60 days, noting that it is simply a product of service alone given to Uyo Local Government by Dr. Udoh led administration.

He described the Project as a scorecard of a noiseless and selfless Council Chairman with sound leadership prowess who follows the footprint of Governor Udom Emmanuel in infrastructural development.

According to him, it is shocking that a Chairman could used less than 60 days to finish up a building project he picked up at less than 10% and therefore scored Dr. Udoh high for his achievements in less than hundreds of his administration.

While calling on other Chairmen across the State to borrow a leave from Uyo Council Chairman, Ekuh said the generality of Uyo people are happy that Uwemedimo Udoh has restored the dignity of Uyo Local Government as a model local government in the state in terms of service delivery and people-oriented leadership.

He also urged the Chairman to keep up the good work and ensure that Uyo remains the leading local government in the Completion Agenda of the State Governor.

Also in the Council were the Vice Chairman, Evang. Sylvia Ekong, the Leader of Uyo Legislative Council, Hon. Ubong Effiong and other Councilors including Hon. Mmenyene Akpan, Hon. Stella Udo and Hon. Praise Otuekong.

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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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