The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Monday announced it has met the 28 March deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Afrosport reports.
Nigeria lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow, and the West African nation can only commence a formal bid with the backing of its government.
A statement released by NOC public relation officer, Tony Nezianya, 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 in Abuja,” said Nezianya.
“That experience will provide a solid foundation for Nigeria to host again, showcasing its ability to manage the logistics, hospitality, and infrastructure development required by such events,” the NOC statement read.
“This would also provide a compelling narrative for the nation’s progress and readiness.”
Meanwhile, other significant events on the schedule include the Olympic Committees of African (ANOCA) School Sports’ Games in Algeria, to be staged from 5-13 July 2025.
The Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia are also scheduled to run from 7-31 November 2025.
Conversely, Angola will host the ANOCA Youth Games Luanda between December 5 and 20, 2025.
The next Commonwealth will be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2026, with the Games scheduled to take place from 17-29 March 2026.
