Lagos National Stadium needs over N21bn renovation: Sunday Dare

Adekunle OwolabiApril 8, 20231 Mins read16

According to Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos requires more than N21 billion for its renovation.

He revealed that only N500 million has been raised from government and private sources so far.

In a series of tweets, the minister provided updates on the ongoing renovation works at the stadium, which included the installation of new water drainage systems and the completion of the second phase of tartan track installation, with lane marking yet to be done.

What is needed to fix the National Stadium Surulere after 17 plus years of neglect is in.excess of 21 billion naira, about 45 million dollars of which we have just about 500M naira from private and government funding. There is a limit to what can be fixed @AderonkeW
— Sunday Dare,CON (@SundayDareSD) April 7, 2023

Despite being built in 1972 and having hosted major sporting events such as the 1973 All African Games and the 1980 African Cup of Nations, the stadium has been neglected for more than 17 years.

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Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle Owolabi is a journalist, political analyst, and digital strategist with experience across Africa and the Middle East. He focuses on international diplomacy, promotes digital inclusion, and advocates for a borderless Africa.

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