The Federal Government don finally give green light for nationwide sports infrastructure overhaul.Abuja’s Moshood Abiola National Stadium dey front and centre for major renovation to meet international standards.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) don ratify contracts for different projects under government plan to use sports to engage youths and boost economy.Work go cover pitch rehab, tartan track revamp, better dressing rooms, media centre, VIP suites, security systems, and even cooling and heating.Them go still put modern roof membrane, electronic ad boards, and VAR technology.

Abuja complex go also get High Performance Centre, new training pitches, swimming pool rehab, and the 200-bed athletes’ hostel go convert into hotel to generate money.Anti-doping lab and upgraded sports medical facilities go also dey part of the package.

NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko talk say this na turning point for Nigerian sports, while President Tinubu don approve National Sports Infrastructure Development Bond for long-term funding.Direct support dey also approved for states hosting next three editions of National Sports Festival.Enugu, for instance, go get Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor sports hall upgrades, and athletes’ hostel renovation.Sports centres for 15 tertiary institutions and 20 mini stadiums across communities dey planned.Other stadiums dey Lagos, Ibadan, Kaduna, and Kano, dey get attention too.This project no just about bricks, na full sports ecosystem wey go support talent, athletes, job creation and global competitiveness.