The Commonwealth Games, Nigeria, has met the deadline for expression of interest to bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in Abuja.
The Nigeria Olympic Committee, emerged from its executive committee meeting on April 3, 2025, in Abuja to say it had met the March 28, 2025 deadline for expression of interest for a bid process.
Nigeria can only commence a formal bid, if the Federal Government gives a backing to the project.
A statement released by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC, notes that Nigeria’s bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja will present a unique opportunity to showcase its development, enhance its global standing, and invigorate its sports culture.
Nigeria last hosted a major multi-sport event – the African Games – in 2003 (COJA 2003) hosted in Anuja.
A bid process would enhance an investment in Sports Infrastructure as bidding for the Games can catalyse investments in sports infrastructure and facilities across the country, particularly in Abuja, which can revitalise the local sports-economy and improve national sports facilities for future generations.
Hosting the Games would initiate the construction and upgrading of sports venues, transportation systems, and accommodations, creating lasting benefits for the sports community and the general population.
This can significantly boost tourism by attracting visitors from around the world. This influx would undoubtedly support local businesses, create jobs, and boost the hospitality sector.
It would inspire a new generation of athletes by providing them with the motivation and support to pursue excellence in sports.
The next Commonwealth will be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2026. This will run from March 17 to March 29, 2026.
Africa has been awarded the Youth Olympic Games for the first time. Dakar, Senegal won the right to host the Games, from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
However, Milano Cortina won to host the Winter Olympic Games from February 6 to February 22, 2027.
The winter Olympics will take place in the US in 2028 at a yet to be determined city.
