Sports
Sports Ministry Pledges regular maintenance of Stadia
…As Dangote Group hands over Renovated MKO Abiola
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government has pledged to ensure regular maintenance of stadia across the country in line with international best practice.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare made the pledge on Friday in Abuja at the formal hand over of the renovated main bowl of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium from the Contractors to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
The Dangote Industries Group had in Aug. 2020 engaged Aron Nig Ltd for the renovation of the pitch under the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development “Adopt a Pitch” initiative.
Dare said the completion of the re-grassing of the pitch and installation of digital score-boards after some initial hiccups will indeed signal the return of international matches to the stadium.
He said as part of efforts to ensure adequate maintenance, Dangote Group has committed to the maintenance of the pitch for the next two years.
“By the words of the experts here and those that have toured the facility, we have the latest grass here – Paspalum grass, one of the best, when we talk about football pitches across the World.
“Something exactly similar to what we have in Qatar, that will be used for the World Cup next year.
“We thank Alhaji Aliko Dangote for opening his doors to us, and accepting to adopt the Moshood Abiola Stadium when we came up with our ‘Adopt-a-Pitch’ proposal.
We salute his commitment that culminated in the completion of the project today, inclusive of maintenance for at least two years,” Dare said.
The minister said work is also going round the clock to also ensure the timely completion of the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos.
He assured that the Federal Government will continue to work with the private sector to build and maintenance sporting facilities in the country.
Earlier, Mansur Ahmed, Executive Director, Stakeholder Management and Corporate Communications, Dangote Industries Group said the project was part of it’s corporate social responsibility.
He said the vision of Alhaji Aliko Dangote remains partnering with government to upgrade sporting facilities to international standard in a bid to engage and arrest youth restiveness in the country.
“As we all know, Nigerian players are international but until now, we don’t have an international standard facility and our commitment is to work with the Ministry to make sure that this particular facility remains of international standard,” Ahmed said.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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