Revisiting the taking over of National Stadium
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Lagos – Lagos State Government will revisit the taking over of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, as proposed by the state government.
Dr. Kweku Tandoh, chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) made this known in Lagos on Tuesday as part of efforts of the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to reposition sports in the state.
“The issue should have been settled long ago but there were knotting areas which both parties failed to agree upon. However, Governor Ambode has ordered that we revisit taking over the stadium.
“You would recall that the Lagos State Government signified interest in taking over completely the National Stadium and the Governor did not just say it, he actually met with the Minister of Sports and a tour of the facility was carried out.
“One thing later developed and there were signs and signals that the Governor received that they were not actually ready to hand over the Stadium to us rather it seems as if they just wanted a concession agreement where the State Government would spend the money, get it fixed while the Federal Government would still be in place but that is not what Lagos State Government wants.
“So, during the visit of the President to Lagos State few weeks ago, the Governor at the State Dinner was able to grouch the intention again and he mentioned it in his speech to the President and the President verbally gave approval that that was going to be in place.
Just yesterday, the Governor directed that I proceed to Abuja next week to deliver some communications that are necessary to put in place a formal handover of the National Stadium to Lagos State Government. We are grateful that this time they will give it to us on the terms that the Lagos State Government has requested for.”
While commending the state government in area of sports development, he reiterated the mission of the state government to make Lagos Africa’s sports hub and create, sustain a sports culture in the state.
Source: Independent
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