There are indications that the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, may be temporarily closed again. The Minister for Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, hinted as much after visiting the crumbling edifice on Friday.
Mr Dare was on the ground to have a first-hand assessment following Wednesday’s collapse of one of the floodlight masts at the stadium.
While the Minister expressed gratitude that there were no casualties from Wednesday’s incident, he reiterated the need for proactive measures to guarantee public safety.
