Minister for Sports, John Owan Enoh, yesterday in Lagos said that his administration has endorsed the concession of the National Stadium in Surulere and other stadiums nationwide to private individuals, who will help to revamp and maintain them.
Enoh, on his first official inspection of facilities at the National Stadium, Surulere, said the deplorable state of the stadium moved him to tears, adding that the only way to rescue the facilities is through a government, private sector partnership.
“The MKO Abiola Stadium also needs to be maintained to regain its standard. That is why concession is important. The government cannot do it alone. That is why working with the private sector is important,” he said. “In my administration they will be given priority attention. President Tinubu knows my capabilities that is why he specifically said I should be made the minister of sports. I don’t need to be a sports personality to perform well as minister. All I need is the passion to deliver. That is why I am moving my office to the MKO Abiola Stadium to ensure I am close to the federations and athletes.
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