Earlier today, the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Seun Fakorede paid a visit to the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba which is being remodelled to meet international standard.
During the cause of the visit, the Commissioner inspects the level of work which he said is about 75 percent completed, and the main bowl will be commissioned this month ending and that people should look forward to all other parts of the project coming to fruition at end of the year.
The contractor in charge of the project, while taking the Commissioner round the facility, made it known that the track model to be used is BSW because of its sustainability and also because it fits well for tropical Africa. The contractor said its lifespan covers 15years with 5years warranty.
The Commissioner expressed his satisfaction that the remodelling being done by the State Government through Public Private Partnership will definitely serve as a catalyst for the State’s economic growth as the new facilities being put in place invariably contains amenities that offer additional revenue sources. He also said that the remodelling will provide the State’s athletes the avenue to exhibit their potentials.
“Sports all over the world is an economy with huge potential where the private sector and the government generate huge revenue. So, the interest of the state government to develop the sports sector in partnership with the private sector is an exciting and a welcome development.
