The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for plans to construct a mini stadium in Gwagwalada, describing the initiative as a major boost to sports development within the FCT.
Hon. Olopade stated that the project aligns directly with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly regarding the development and upgrade of sports infrastructure across Nigeria.
According to the press statement released by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the NSC Director-General, the proposed Gwagwalada Mini Stadium will serve as a crucial venue during the 2027 African School Games scheduled to hold in Abuja, while offering young local athletes a modern facility to develop their skills.
Highlighting broader national efforts, Hon. Olopade revealed that over 30 contractors have been mobilized nationwide to construct and rehabilitate sports facilities aimed at both grassroots and elite athletes. He commended President Tinubu for committing over ₦200 billion toward sports infrastructure revamp across the country, noting that access to quality facilities remains a decisive factor for Nigerian athletes aspiring to perform at international levels.
The NSC chief praised Minister Wike’s ongoing infrastructure drive across the Federal Capital Territory, describing the Gwagwalada project as a welcome development that will bolster talent discovery, grassroots participation, and Nigeria’s overall sporting framework. The statement was officially released in Abuja by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the NSC Director-General.
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