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We Are 100% Ready for Productive 2020 Prudent Energy Handball Premier Tournament- Maigidansanma

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5 years ago

October 29, 2020

….As Teams Arrives Friday, Hostilities commence Saturday 31st

Joel Ajayi

The Secretary-General of Handball Federation of Nigeria Mohammed Haruna Maigidansanma has revealed that the federation is 100 percent ready to have the best and special 2020 edition Prudent Energy handball league.

He stated this in an interview with Journalists in Abuja on the federation preparedness for the biggest handball tournament in the country.

According to him, we want to thank God for giving us another year, 2020 edition of Prudent Energy handball Premier League is going to be a special edition, consolidated one.

“Consolidated in the sense that we are not able to organize it in the phases, unlike previous editions, we used to have the first Phase by April and second phases by October because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are able to collapse it and have championship here in Abuja.

“Having said this, it’s so special in the sense that, there is a lot of hectic challenges of COVID, we went through a lot of assessment from the ministry to ensure we have all the COVID measure, procedural on the ground and through that ministry has sent the inspection teams they came, they saw and they were able to assess and made observations and some corrections so, along this line we have been given the approval.

“We thank the ministry for believing in the federation and we are going to follow tenaciously arrangement of the COVID.

“We are expecting the teams from Friday, although we would have started the league ENDSARS protest cause the delay and this Friday by God’s grace the teams will arrive and by Saturday 31st October we start the matches

“And we are going to have 10 female teams and 12 male teams respectively.” He hinted

Speaking on the expectations Maigidansanma, said that every team is coming to win and luckily for them, the subsidy has been jerked up to N300,000 against the previous N250,000 while the winner price is N1.250, 000 million; N1,000,000 and N750,000 respectively for both male and female categories.

“With all these motivations, it’s going to spur all the team to the action, however, we have sent out messages, we have communicates all teams all of them have done the test as they are arriving on Friday, we are going to get their certificates of the test which I believe they will not disappoint us.

“Every team is coming here to prove their worth, I want to believe we are going to have a very productive championship though, and there will be no spectators apart from stakeholders, Ministry possibly the journalists.

We are expecting to see the emergence of new players, this year we have newly four teams Delta force, Kogi Confluence for male and Kwara Adorable Angels, and Benue Queens and who promoted into elite division among these they are coming into the elite and they have young players, so it going to be an avenue to see more of our national teams.”

When asked if the federation having any challenge toward the Tournament? He replied: we don’t have many challenges because its sponsor championship and we have been enjoying the support of the ministry, the facilities are ready, both for the indoor and outdoor as well as the high-performance center where athletes will camp.

“The only challenges we have are the COVID but we are going to overcome it.” He assured.

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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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