NSC takes over abandoned FIFA mini stadium in Delta, to name it after First Lady

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has stepped in to complete the abandoned Ugborodo mini stadium in Delta State, a project originally initiated by FIFA. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko announced the commission's adoption of the facility, stating it will be named after First Lady Oluremi Tinubu upon completion.

Dikko revealed this during the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. He emphasized that completing the stadium aligns with the commission's national development goals. The Ugborodo stadium is a twin project to one in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, both funded by FIFA's Forward 2.0 Programme, with each valued at approximately $1.2 million.

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We are not leaving just like that. The National Sports Commission, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, has adopted the Ugborodo mini stadium, which was being done by FIFA before.

While the Kebbi facility has been operational for two years, the Ugborodo stadium has remained incomplete for a similar period. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had previously terminated the contract of the handler, Ebi Egbe, for failing to resume work after receiving a significant advance payment. Despite a lawsuit from the contractor, the NFF confirmed the project had not been re-awarded, paving the way for the NSC to take over.

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We want to complete it because we are developing the same thing across the country. After completing it, it is going to be named after our First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.