The minister said this in Lagos, after he inspected the edifice with the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on why the edifice should be transferred to the Lagos state government.
The Minister lamented the poor state of the sports complex, once the pride of the nation.
“The national stadium which was regarded as a monument of our national history has become a national embarrassment. It is in a very sorry state as the level of dilapidation can never be compared to our level of civilisation.
“That is why I welcome the decision of the Lagos State government to step in to restore our national pride and bring it back to a state we all can be proud of.”
Governor Ambode on his part thanked President Mohammadu Buhari who has approved the takeover adding that it was in line with federal government’s decision on the Ahmadu Bello Stadium which has been handed over to the Kaduna State government, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium handed over to Enugu State Government and the UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar which has been given to the Cross River State Government.
“We can’t fold our arms and watch this monument continue to rot away. We intend to renovate the stadium facilities and bring it back to its prime position as sports city where other sports can also be developed.
from Daily Sun
Anyway na dem sabi. National stadium na where church dey use dey hold vigil.
ReplyDeleteNo u r talking about TBS, tafabelewasqure, that's where churches use for vigil.
DeleteWe have been waiting for this for a long time now. Am sure the lost glory of the national stadium will be restored in due course under this present administration. Kudos
ReplyDeleteMinister is not ashamed of himself, big shame...
ReplyDeleteThat stadium wey dem don turn am to ashawo house...
ReplyDeleteState stadium would be it's new name
ReplyDeleteIf they can bring it back to life it will be nice
ReplyDeleteNice idea anyway, cuz have never for once bin dia.. Na to just pass d front go my destination....
ReplyDeleteMc pinky