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Minister Of Sports Shunts Down Lagos National Stadium
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare has ordered the closure…
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare has ordered the closure of the Lagos State National Stadium.
VerseNews Nigeria reports that the Minister made the order following a floodlight mast at the Stadium was broken and collapsed after a rainstorm.
Sharing photos and a video of the fallen pole, the minister stated that he also inspected inspected the three other light masts, adding that the effects of age and weather elements were visible.
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“Surulere Stadium: Friday morning at 7am I inspected the floodlight mast that broke in half & collapsed from the rainstorm last wednesday.Thank God there was no casualty. I also inspected the 3 other light masts & the effects of age & weather elements were visible.
“Clearly they are also suspect after 51 years. Based on my assessment, advice of experts and in the interest of public safety the Ministry will announce shortly the temporary closure of the stadium and surrounding facilities for proper assessment &necessary action” he wrote.
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