Mr Dare told journalists that the management of the stadium performed impressively in maintaining the aging facility, despite funding challenges.
“There’s room for improvement but I must commend the people tasked with keeping this complex in shape,” the minister said.
The minister, who kicked off his tour with a visit to the governor, Mr El-Rufai, commended the state government for its commitment to grassroots sports and uplifting the youth through friendly competitions.He said this connects well with his ministry’s larger mandate to unite and empower the youth through sports and other productive activities.
The minister thanked the governor for promising to provide funding for the maintenance of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium.
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