President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to hosting an inclusive, diverse, and world-class 2030 Commonwealth Games on African soil.
Recall that Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee, led by Darren Hall, Director of Games and Assurance at Commonwealth Sports in Abuja, a move seen signalling a significant step towards hosting the 2030. Commonwealth Games.
Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, formally received the delegation at the Presidential Villa and assured them that all infrastructure, security, and hospitality needs will be met ahead of schedule.
”You’re very welcome to Nigeria. I hope you enjoy our great hospitality which we are known for, Mr President also asked me personally to convey his regards, he’s fully in support of this bid.
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”As I said the President has written a Letter of guarantee to you, he’s full weight is behind this bid. What I can assure you is that we’re ready. We’re willing, we’re able, and we actually want this. It’s been 100 years… The games have not been held on any soil in Africa.”
”The element of inclusivity is what Commonwealth is, and we hope that to our benefit. You know, this administration has set some bold reforms to reposition sports. We see sports as a strategic driver of national development.”
”The President intentionally scrapped the Ministry of Sports and created a National Sports Commission to drive sports development.”
Nigeria and India are the two official bidders for the 2030 Games, with Abuja and Ahmedabad, in Gujarat, as their proposed host cities.
