Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has assured that the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos will soon be completed to host sporting activities.
Speaking when he visited the Sports City, the minister said he was excited by the scoreboard that has started functioning and the regrassed pitch, adding that other facilities, like tartan tracks, VIP lounge and spectators stands, among others, will soon be completed.
The minister revealed that he set up a task force to restore the stadium’s master plan and eject illegal occupants, as well as remove illegal structures from the facility. He explained that the control room would soon start functioning to enable the activation of the water sprinkler, scoreboard and the lighting systems.
