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Why Anambra State FA Caretaker Committee Chairman Resigned

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September 29, 2020

The Anambra State Football Association Caretaker Committee chairman, Dr. Chukwuemeka Okeke has resigned his position two months after his appointment, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report exclusively.

However, sources close to the former caretaker chairman told Bestchoicesports.com.ng authoritatively that Mr. Okeke reigned to recontest the Anambra State FA election.

It could be recalled that in the earlier election conducted for the ANSFA Board, Mr. Okeke got two votes to lose to the eventual winner, Ifeanyi Ubah who was re-elected for another term in office

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on August 5th 2020 set up the caretaker committee to run the affairs of the ANSFA for three months.

The constitution of the caretaker committee comes after the NFF had declared the election where Ubah was re-elected as Chairman of the Anambra FA for another term of four years on July 27, as “an act of brigandage.”

With five weeks left for the expiration of their mandate, the caretaker chairman has resigned.

A source close to the committee told this paper in confidence, “I can tell you confidently that the chairman resigned in order to recontest the election.

“But what is a sign of concern is why the NFF appointed somebody who contested for an election and lost to head the committee.

“Even at that, with conflict of interest, Mr Okeke should not have accepted the responsibility Ab initio. But what can one expect in a system of this nature?” the source queried.

Other members of the caretaker committee include: Mr. Victor Nwangwu – Vice Chairman; Mr. Nonso Philip, Mrs Charity Ebere Okonkwo, Mrs Onyeabo Chimezie Success and Mr Onyedika Chijioke – Secretary

Meanwhile ahead of the new ANSFA election expected to be held any time soon, Rev. Fr. Coach Obinna Dike has been appointed Chairman of the Electoral Committee after the resignation of Comrade Jude Anyadufu.

The new ANSFA election is expected to hold on or before November 2, 2020

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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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