By Olawale Asake
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has expressed joy with the completion of work and the handing over of the rehabilitated pitch and scoreboards at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, by Dangote Group and Aron Nigeria Ltd.
The Minister, who commended the companies on Tuesday over the completion of their two-year post-maintenance rehabilitation, called for increased collaboration between the government and the private sector to further develop sports in the Country.
According to a Press Release from the Media Office of the Minister, the rehabilitation of the National Stadium facilities by Dangote Group and Aron Nigeria Ltd is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of the Federal Government to enhance sports infrastructure in Nigeria.
Senator Enoh appreciated the commitment and resources invested by the Dangote Group, describing its involvement as a shining example of the positive outcomes achievable through collaborative efforts between the government and the private sector.
“As a country, we are indebted to Dangote Group for the huge resources it committed to the rehabilitation of the National Stadium. I look forward to seeing more collaborative efforts between the government and the private sector to develop sports in our country.”
The Minister of Sports urged the private sector to display greater interest and commitment to investing in sports, emphasizing the pivotal role sports play in shaping the destinies of teeming Nigerian youths.
He noted that sports, beyond its recreational value, have become significant businesses, saying the Ministry of Sports Development is ready to engage in fruitful partnerships with the private sector to harness this potential.
Despite the significance of the handover, Senator Enoh highlighted a critical issue—the non-certification of the pitch at the National Stadium by CAF and FIFA, preventing Grade A matches from being played, promising to reverse this tide, that the Ministry under his leadership would work diligently to ensure the pitch meets international standards.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, lauded the partnership between the government and the private sector that led to the successful handover, commending Dangote Group for its substantial rehabilitation efforts as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and called on other stakeholders to emulate such significant investment in sports development.
Representatives of contractors, Aron Nigeria Ltd, Soji Adeniyi expressed satisfaction with the successful execution of the project.
He commended Dangote Group for its sponsorship and timely payments, acknowledging the cooperation of the Ministry’s facility managers in completing the project.
Senator John Enoh laid down a marker for the continued maintenance of the National Stadium beyond the handover, pledging that the Ministry of Sports Development would ensure the facilities remain in perfect condition.
In conclusion, the Minister of Sports Development reiterated the Ministry’s dedication to fostering a robust partnership between the government and the private sector, ensuring the continued growth and success of sports development in Nigeria.
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