The Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon
Dalung, Dalung will re-open the newly renovated National
Stadium swimming pool Complex situated at the National Stadium complex in
Surulere, Lagos today. It was fully renovated after 18 years of
abandonment by successive governments.
Meanwhile, Dalung has charged Nigerian Swimmers to
excel at the 2020 Olympic Games slated for Tokyo. “Now, the Aquatic
Federation will have no excuse when we ask them for updates about their
activities towards presenting athletes for the 2020 Olympic Games. The world
class facility is now at their beck and call for them to make use of. All they
need is little logistics to organize local and national events where talents
will be discovered and nurtured.”
The Minister who will be in Lagos for the landmark occasion
will be using the ceremony to declare open the 2nd West and Central African
CANA Zone 2 Junior Swimming Championship at the renovated Olympic size swimming
pool complex. Barrister Dalung praised the contractor, Joseph Odobeatu
popularly known as O’Jez for his commitment and determination to execute the
project at a time when the Federal Government could not immediately meet up
with its own end of the bargain in realizing funds on time for the project.
“I am indeed overwhelmed by the pace of work recorded since
I assumed office. We are very happy that a national facility which was
abandoned for 18 years has been completely renovated and now ready to be used
for national and international competitions. The contractor Joseph Odobeatu has
lived up to expectation and has defended his integrity. He may not have made
monetary profit but money cannot buy the name he has made here,” Dalung said.
The swimming complex which was in a dilapidated state for 18
years and rehabilitated comprises a state box, press gallery, changing rooms,
warm up swimming pool, pumping and treatment machines, spectators stand and an
entertainment stage. The Minister said the project will be counted as one of
the achievements to mark President Muhammadu Buhari’s two years in office.
The Nation
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