Nigeria Leagues
Sunday Dare Orders Closure of National Stadium Lagos
The Nationwide Stadium Surulere in Lagos will likely be quickly closed, as a result of collapse of the floodlight, Sports activities Minister Sunday Dare, made this recognized, after inspecting the collapsed floodlight mast and the remaining standing floodlights.
Talking to his media group, instantly after the Honorable Minister inspected the stadium, he ordered the closure of the stadium;
“Thank God there was no casualty. I additionally inspected the three different mild masts & the consequences of age & climate components have been seen… clearly, they’re additionally suspect after 51 years.
Primarily based on my evaluation, recommendation of specialists and within the curiosity of public security, with the short-term closure of the stadium and surrounding services, correct evaluation and needed motion will likely be taken quickly.
The concession course of in the direction of absolutely privatizing the Surulere stadium which started final yr will likely be expedited by the Federal Authorities by means of the ICRC in the direction of a complete rehabilitation and improve of the 51 years outdated edifice…
We have now determined to err on the facet of warning, therefore the choice to impose intensive restrictions across the stadium. We request the cooperation of anybody who this resolution could inconvenience as we can’t (verify) the fact on the bottom”, Dare concluded.
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