Nigeria has intensified efforts to secure the hosting rights for the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030, delivering an advanced presentation to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in London on Wednesday.
The Nigerian delegation was led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, alongside the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade.
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According to the delegation, the Abuja 2030 Games will reflect the Commonwealth’s shared values of More in Common, Equality, Humanity, and Destiny.
Nigeria has delivered an advanced presentation to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday, to propel the nation’s bid to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
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The bid emphasises inclusivity, pledging to deliver a Games that cut across gender, disability, culture, ethnicity, and age. Organisers envision Abuja 2030 as a unifying platform that not only strengthens solidarity among Commonwealth nations but also expands opportunities for young people to thrive in sports.
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If successful, Nigeria would become the first African country to host the Commonwealth Games, marking a historic milestone in the event’s 100-year history.
The Abuja 2030 project is being positioned not only as a celebration of sport but as a statement of Africa’s readiness to take centre stage in global sporting events.
