Sports enthusiasts who go to the National Stadium in Lagos will have to look for an alternative location to hold their workout and trainings.
This is because the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, has ordered the temporary closure of the facility.
The Minister heading that ministry, Sunday Dare, had on Friday considered the level of damage caused by the collapsed floodlights at the Stadium.
The incident occurred in the premises of the National Stadium on Wednesday.
The minister also assessed the remaining three floodlights and other facilities at the deteriorating national stadium.
The Main Bowl
He also announced that the stadium’s main bowl area will be temporarily closed.
Also the area where the floodlights collapsed has been cordoned off to prevent further disasters.
“On Friday at 7:00am, I inspected the floodlight mast that broke in half & collapsed from the rainstorm last Wednesday.
“Thank God there was no casualty.
“I also inspected the three other light masts & the effects of age & weather elements were visible.
Public Safety
“Clearly they are also suspect after 51 years.
“Based on my assessment, advice of experts, and in the interest of public safety, the ministry will announce shortly the temporary closure of the stadium and surrounding facilities for proper assessment and necessary action.
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“The concession process towards fully privatising the Surulere stadium, which began last year, will be expedited by the Federal Government through the ICRC towards a comprehensive rehabilitation and upgrade of the 51 years old edifice.
“We have decided to err on the side of caution, hence the decision to impose extensive restrictions around the stadium.
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“We request the cooperation of anyone who this decision may inconvenience as we cannot the reality on the ground,” he told reporters.
