Minister of sports orders temporary closure of National Stadium Lagos
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The Minister of Youths and Sport Development, Sunday Dare, has ordered the temporary closure of the National Stadium in Lagos state.
He made this order to close the Stadium in Surulere, Lagos due to the floodlight mast which collapsed
He mentioned this in a statement after the incident happened.
Mr Dare visited the stadium yesterday, April 21 to assess the place.
After his assessment of the situation, he then ordered that they temporarily shut it down to restrict movement around the stadium so as to avoid any such incident.
He thanked God because there were no casualties. He mentioned how after checking out and assessing the other floodlight mast, you could tell the effect of weather and how old they were.
He mentioned they will take the necessary action regarding this soon.
He also pleaded with the public for cooperation in this regard
Photo: NAN
The Minister of Youths and Sport Development, Sunday Dare, has ordered the temporary closure of the National Stadium in Lagos state.
He made this order to close the Stadium in Surulere, Lagos due to the floodlight mast which collapsed
He mentioned this in a statement after the incident happened.
Mr Dare visited the stadium yesterday, April 21 to assess the place.
After his assessment of the situation, he then ordered that they temporarily shut it down to restrict movement around the stadium so as to avoid any such incident.
He thanked God because there were no casualties. He mentioned how after checking out and assessing the other floodlight mast, you could tell the effect of weather and how old they were.
He mentioned they will take the necessary action regarding this soon.
He also pleaded with the public for cooperation in this regard