The Commonwealth Games have never been held in Africa. However, this could change in 2030. Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has indeed expressed its interest to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to organize the event. "The bid for the Games can catalyze the investments in infrastructure and sports facilities across the country, especially in Abuja, which can revitalize the local sports economy and improve national sports facilities for future generations », explains the NOC press release. It also cites the benefits of such a project for « the construction and modernization of transport and accommodation systems », tourism and the hospitality sector. Nigeria previously bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, but lost to Glasgow. India has also positioned itself for the organization of the 2030 edition.
