The Chairperson of Oyo State Netball Association, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, has lauded the Sports Development Minister Senator John Enoh on his inspection of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium .
Enoh promised to embark on a total renovation and upgrading the edifice with state-of-the-art facilities.
Ayinde, who was on hand with staff of the ministry to receive the minister during his inspection of the stadium, said it was a good thing the minister came to see things for himself since this will go a long way in helping to restore it back to its former glory.
“The inspection carried out by the Sports Minister is a welcome development because it would let the power that be in sports circle to know the dilapidated condition of Obafemi Awolowo stadium and what should be done on time to restore it.
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“By history, the stadium which is the first in Africa, has produced many athletes which has won laurels for Nigeria and by bringing it back to his former state, it will surely lure our youth from social vices back to sporting champions for the nation,” added Ayinde, whose company, Kayrom Lee Gym and Fitness Centre is a principal partner with the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development, South/West zone one, on grassroots sports development in the last 14 years said.
Speaking further, she said if the stadium is restored back to its pristine state, it will create an enabling environment for business to thrive for business owners apart from helping the youth to engage in worthwhile sporting activities.