The famous socio-political commentator, Senator Shehu Sani has questioned the federal government over its quest for N21billion to renovate the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos State.
The former federal lawmaker said the proposed amount of money has no justification on any ground.
The Kaduna born politician acknowledged the poor state of the national stadium, saying that is not a justification for the proposed amount of money.
Sani wrote, “I understand that the National Stadium Surulere floodlight collapsed as a result of the ’Rain’.
“But please that proposal of using N21 billion to renovate that Stadium should not be justified because of this.”
As earlier reported by The Informant247, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has announced the temporary closure of the National Stadium in Lagos.
The minister made this revelation following his assessment of the condition of the stadium, especially the damage triggered by the collapsed floodlights at the Stadium premises on Wednesday, April 19.
He also examined the level of damage caused by other facilities and the remaining three floodlights at the national stadium
Dare wrote on Twitter: “Friday at 7 AM, 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.
“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.
“The concession process towards fully privatizing 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. We request the cooperation of anyone who this decision may inconvenience as we cannot the reality on the ground.”
The Informant247 recalls that General Yakubu Gowon built the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos in 1972.
The stadium has been treated with abandonment after it hosted a few international matches.
