President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games as a “dream” that must become reality.

In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Tinubu noted that no African nation has ever hosted the Games.

He said bringing the 2030 edition to Nigeria would send a powerful message that Africa is vital to the future of the Commonwealth.

Nigeria is scheduled to present its final bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games before the event’s evaluation committee on Wednesday.

The Nigerian delegation is led by Shehu Dikko, President of the Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC), alongside the Commission’s Director-General, Bukola Olopade.

In support of Nigeria’s bid to host the event, President Tinubu declared, “It’s time for Africa,” and urged the Commonwealth to “complete the circle of unity.”

The Commonwealth Games is a multi-sport event held every four years, primarily featuring countries that are former territories of the United Kingdom.

In April, the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) announced that it has met the March 28, 2025 deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.