Kwara Make Moves To Reconstruct Damaged Stadium

The Kwara State Government  says it will  soon reconstruct the portion of the Kwara Sports Stadium Complex in Ilorin affected by a rainstorm on Tuesday evening.

The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Ayobola Samuel, gave the affirmation on Wednesday after checking the damage done to the stadium.

He  said,  “Virtually the whole stadium was affected by the  downpour. The damage is massive,  because it touched virtually the whole stadium, from the swimming pool to the main bowl and indoor sports hall”

“Electricity was also affected. It is a pathetic situation we have found ourselves in.

“But as we have seen the damages, we will begin work on the ones we can fix within the shortest time and without delay.

“We will also see how we can fast-track the ones that will take some longer time to repair.”

He  said the sports council, whose offices were also affected by the downpour, would be relocated to a place within the stadium complex to allow for repair works.

One of the contractors,  who handled the works when the stadium was renovated a few years ago, Kayode Makanjuola, described the situation as unfortunate.

“The electronic scoreboard damaged by the storm is one of the best in the country,’’ he said.

Makanjuola, who is an architect, said the contractor who installed the scoreboard had been contacted and was expected in Ilorin for further assessment of the damage.