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Sports minister Sunday Dare aims to upgrade Lagos' National Stadium

Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has embarked on a bid to give the National Stadium in Lagos a facelift.

Dare embarked on an inspection tour of the decaying edifice alongside Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Femi Hamzat on Saturday morning.

In a series of tweets, the sports minister is keen on refurbishing the sporting facility ‘to the glory it deserves’.

As promised, I returned to the National Stadium, Lagos, today for an inspection with the Governor @jidesanwoolu. As partners in progress, @followlasg is a critical stakeholder in our quest to turn the facility around.