Sunday Dare shuts down National Stadium Surulere
Aftermath of the recent events that occurred at the National Stadium Surulere Lagos, minister of youths and sports, Hon. Sunday Dare has ordered for a temporary closure of the stadium from all sporting activities, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.
Dare who was at the stadium on Friday for inspection following the the collapse of the floodlights among other damages, sees the decision as a preventive measures from further damages.
"Surulere Stadium: Friday morning at 7am 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 3 other light masts & the effects of age & weather elements were visible," he wrote on his twitter page.
"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 & necessary action.
"The concession process towards fully privatizing the Surulere stadium which began last year will be expidited 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. We request the cooperation of anyone who this decision may inconvenience as we cannot the reality on the ground," he concluded.
The National Stadium Surulere in time past have played host to some of the biggest football tournament in the world which includes the final of the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations between Nigeria and Cameroon which the latter won 4-3 on penalties.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba
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