National Stadium: Fixing 18-year rot in 2 years not possible - Sports minister

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, has explained why it has remained an enormous challenge to completely fix the historic sports edifice, Nigeria’s National Stadium Surulere, Lagos State.

“The rot started 18 years before I became a minister. In two and a half years, I’ve started a journey of redemption. It can’t be completed in two years. There’s no magic. Even if you have the pot of money, fixing the stadium is not building a two-bedroom flat. So we know what we’re doing,” the minister stated.

Inaugurated on 8 December 1972, by the then Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, the government of the day built the stadium to serve as Nigeria’s premier sports facility, showcasing the nation’s passion for sports and fostering athletic excellence.Aside from hosting the All-Africa Games in 1973, just a year after its inauguration, it has also hosted the Africa Cup of Nations and age-grade FIFA World Cup tournaments, among others.

The minister pointed out that even with the strained economy; the amount needed to fix the stadium has increased a great deal. “I have gone cap in hand to plead with sponsors. I’ve put my goodwill and my reputation online. The sponsors have not turned up and I can’t force them to bring money,” Mr Dare stated.Despite what looks like a gloomy situation, the minister pointed out some of what has been done and the shining prospects of what they can still achieve with the innovations that are being worked out.

18-year rot,right? Eight (8) of the 18 years is under APC your present central government,right?Why didn't u guys start fixing it from 2015?Why is it at the twilight of your APC administration that u thought about your fire brigade fixing of d rot?Is it intended for cashing out?

Use another 18 Years to fix it when other countries are building 30 stories skyscraper in 90 days.

Atleast start...

Naaa to dey maintain d rot remain with billions of naira dey possible😅

People of blames and excuses

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