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FG Will Soon Hand Over Obafemi Awolowo Stadium To Oyo Government- Sunday Dare
The immediate past minister of Youths and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, has revealed that the process of handing over the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado Ibadan to Oyo state government by the Federal Government is at an advanced stage.
Dare, who is the Agba-Akin of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, made this disclosure, while receiving an award of Lifetime Achievement” during the “Veterans Day” which was part of the activities for 2023 Press Week of the Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
The former minister said further at the event, which held at NUJ Press Centre on Thursday, that it is expected that President Bola Tinubu will soon approve the handing over of the stadium to the Oyo state government.
He added that through his efforts as minister, the federal government handed over Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna to the Kaduna State government.
Dare, while speaking further commended Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for demanding for the control of the stadium.
He then described the award given to him by the NUJ as a motivation for him to do more.
“This is an award that will motivate me to do more. I am happy that you are giving me this award today. It is coming from my state and my own constituency, the media.
“The media play significant roles in the society. You have been doing well and I want you to continue to discharge your duties without fear or favour,” he said.
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