Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved upgrade of the Moshood Abiola Stadium and the 200-room hostel in Package B of the stadium.
This was revealed by the Chairman, National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko on Thursday during FCT SWAN courtesy visit to his office in Abuja.
Dikko explaining without mincing words said Tinubu’s passion for sports development will begin to manifest when the budget for 2025 is approved by the National Assembly.
According to him, Tinubu is set for sports business by investing money for total upgrade of the Moshood Abiola Stadium which includes, turning the 200-room hostel at the Package B into use, upgrading of pitch to return all national teams to Abuja.
Also, giving out monies to sports federations for constant sporting activities across the country, school sports development, sponsor of sports clubs that represent Nigeria at international competitions, introduction center of excellence and scholarship for students who excel in sports and education.
“Upgrade of national stadium, Abuja and the hostel at the Package B has been approved by President Tinubu.” The former NPFL boss said.
“In order to turn around the state of sports in Nigeria, Center of Excellence will be put in place at the Local Government levels for grassroots development. Payment for content creation for all sports federations is in the budget. Also in the NSC budget is yearly money set aside for the preparations of the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and payment for the scholarship for the discovered excellent athletes. ” He concluded.
