Nigeria expresses interest to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria has met the deadline for expressing interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja.

The Nigeria Olympic Committee emerged from its executive committee meeting on April 3, 2025, in Abuja, announcing that it had met the March 28, 2025 deadline for submitting its expression of interest for the bid process.

Nigeria can only formally commence the bid if the Federal Government backs 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) in Abuja.

The country used the platform to demonstrate its capability and commitment to organizing large-scale international events.

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.

This bid would also provide a compelling narrative for the nation’s progress and readiness and could enhance investments in sports infrastructure. Bidding for the Games can catalyze investments in sports facilities across the country, particularly in Abuja, which could revitalize the local sports economy and improve national sports facilities for future generations.