Lagos State to build five stadia for sports tourism
- Admin
- Dec 3, 2016
- 1 min read
The Lagos State Government has confirmed it is making plans, to build up to five stadia, which will help market the state in sports tourism.
This was revealed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, while unveiling Lagos as the host city for Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, 2016.
Ayorinde added that the cost was already included in the state’s budget.
He said: “As you can see, FC Barcelona Youth Academy had started in Lagos because Barca has an ally in the state.
“The state government has planned a package for the Yuletide which will commence immediately the competition ended with the first ever Lagos City Carnival.
“It will also organise the Lagos State fiesta which will hold simultaneously in Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island divisions, ending on December 31.
“This year’s events have been well planned to ensure that people relaxed and enjoyed themselves during the Christmas and New year festivities under tight security.”
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