Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Youth and Sports have commended the State Government for its level of preparedness for the upcoming national sports festival through the procurement and upgrade of infrastructural facilities in MKO Abiola and Ijeja Stadia.

The House Committee members led by the Chairman, Hon. Lukmon Atobatele, gave the commendation, while being conducted round the facilities at the stadia by the Management team of the Sports Development Ministry, led by the State Commissioner, Mr. Wasiu Isiaka, during an on-the-spot assessment to examine the level of preparation towards the forthcoming National Sports Festival scheduled for May, 2025.

Atobatele in company of Honourables Folawewo Salami, Wasiu Ayodele, Oyedele Adebisi and Adegoke Adeyanju, stressed that the efforts put in place by the State Government was a reflection that the present administration was committed to maximizing the gains of the festival, particularly with its compliance with international standards in sporting infrastructure.

He admonished contractors to ensure the timely delivery of the ongoing projects at the stadia without compromising standard and safety for the sport athletes.

In his remarks, the Commissioner said the facilities put in place were an indication that the present remained committed to the advancement of sports in the State, particularly to attract more youth, thereby curbing social vices, adding that the State would leverage on the festival to further improve upon the sporting ecosystem of the State. 

He added that all efforts were in top gear towards ensuring the speedy completion of the projects in all the facilities to be used during the festival.

The lawmakers were conducted round the MKO Abiola Stadium where they inspected the Tartan Track of eight lanes, football pitch, swimming pool, handball and tennis courts, while squash and handball courts, weight and Power lifting Arena and indoor hall were also inspected at the Ijeja Stadium.