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We will not relent on Immunization’s Advocacy- Nigeria Rotary Club

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6 years ago

October 25, 2019

…Polio survivors will be fix through Sports- Para Soccer President

..As Kano Emergers Winner of 7th National Para-soccer Championship in Abuja

Joel Ajayi

The Cordinator for Africa, End Polio now Zone 22 and Past District Governor Rotary Club Mrs Ijeoma Pearl Okoro, has vowed not to relent in the fight against the menace of polio in the country until no case is heard in the Nigeria.

She stated this in Abuja on thursday at the 2019 National Para-soccer championship final as Kano state showed supremacy over their Neighbouring Katsina 2-1 to emerged the winner of the 2019 edition.

According to her, Today is world polio day all over the world polio day is been celebrated all over the world and every 24th of October is been set aside as the day to fight polio and get polio out of the sufface of the earth.

“And rotary is the formost organizations in front fighting this course and we are celebrating.

“We cant relegate our polio survival to the background, we recorgnize them in all we are doing, every year Rotary organize polio game to keep bring up the spirit of polio survivals and to really let them know that the world is not over for them and they are not disable, they may have those infringement but they are still able in the mind and this game is an attestation to that.

“August 2016 made it 3 years without the cases of polio in nigeria but shortly after that there was a polio case in Maiduguri, Borno state and we have to start all over again that is why Nigeria could not get certification from WHO.

But we have resolved that until the last child is immunize and polio is totally eradicated from the face of the earth, we will not relent, no child is free because it can be contacted from those child who are yet to be immunize.

“At a time like this, we speak out that is why we are doing a lots of advocacy that people should continue to immunize, we need more awareness.

“And we have spend another 3 years without any cases of polio case in the country we need to keep the tempo until no case is heard in Nigeria.” She appealed.

Speaking also was the elated President of Para-Soccer Federation Alhaji Misbua Lawa Didi expressed his gratitude to the Nigeria Rotary club and Sir Emeka foundation for thier support toward the success of the program.

He, also thanked the Federal Government on their effort to ensure case of of polio in the country is not heard in the last three years.

“I want to used this medium to call on well meaning Nigerians, organisation to continue support para soccer activities in order to affect the life of polio surviors postively, you can see the determinations in all the players, the effort put in place to play this game, we need to support them, so we can improve on the image of Nigeria and also to rehabilitate polio survival through sports.”

And 6 days fierce games and explosive encounter among the 10 participating states, Kano team won the championship for the record of times thereby set a new record.

Kano team the winner was giving a prize of N200,000 while Katsina received N100 000 for second position and Kaduna N 50,000 for third place as a lot of individual award won.

Also in the third place battle, Kaduna beat Nasarawa 3-2 in a penalty shot out to win the bronze.

The teams which participated were: Kano; Kaduna; Zamfara; Gombe; Katsina; Borno; Nasarawa; Sokoto; and the FCT.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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1 week 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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