The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has assured Nigerians that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, will be fixed and be fully ready for operation in December.. Speaking with Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Dikko stated that the commission is also working towards concessioning some major facilities, engaging international partners to ensure the stadium upgrades meet global standards.. “If you look at the budget of the National Sports Commission, it’s up by over 300 percent. This is the best budget for sports in 60 years,” he said.. Read Also:20 Players In Super Eagles Camp For Unity Cup 2025. “There is funding to fix other stadiums across the country and to start developing mini sports centers in communities nationwide.. “The president (Bola Tinubu) has shown the first step. If you look at the funding given to sports, it’s not for competitions — they are clearly targeted at key infrastructures.. “It’s not just about building infrastructure — we are developing entire ecosystems around the stadiums with shopping malls, hotels, convention centers, amusement parks, and arenas so that these facilities can generate revenue 24/7, not just when a match is played,” he explained.
