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Nat. Stadium, Surulere lagos comes alive, courtesy of FG’s Adopt a pitch initiative

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It’s only a wicked being that will say, the Sports industry under the leadership of Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports development Chief Sunday Dare did not receive massive growth and development especially, in the area of infrastructure development, athletes development amongst others.

While many athletes are having improve in podium performance courtesy of Athletes adoption inventiveness, some youth are establishing their businesses with youth fund initiative

Also, the good work did not stop, here is another giant stride after many stadiums who were moribund in the past come alive, and the latest of it is National Stadium, Surulere Lagos.

The below are pictures of roller works on the football pitch of the National Stadium, Surulere, as on Thursday courtesy of Adopt a pitch initiative of FG led by Honourable Minister of youth and sports Development Dare who is steering the ship of sport sector to higher ground.

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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Joel Ajayi 


Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025. 


The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.


The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.


Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.


The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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