Makinde Inaugurates Remodelled Lekan Salami Sports Complex
Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday evening inaugurated the 10,000 capacity Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba in Ibadan.
Makinde, in a keynote address at the occasion, promised that his administration would continue to execute projects that would promote sports and youths development.
According to thisnigeria.com, The project was awarded in August 2020.
The governor said that one of the challenges facing the country was how to create employment for youths.
He said the country was blessed with talented youths, especially sporting talents, “and we felt we must do this to create opportunities for our youths”.
He thanked Retired Gen. David Jemibewon, who built the stadium during his tenure as the Military Governor.
“If the vision of building this complex didn’t come from him (Jemibewon), we won’t have anything to remodel,” Makinde said.
He said the project was the first phase, adding that the second phase would take care of other facilities, especially the Tennis Court and Golf course.
The governor thanked everyone, especially the people of the state that gave him the opportunity to lead them.
In their separate goodwill messages, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, former Head Coach of the Super Eagles, and Jemibewon, lauded Makinde for remodeling the sports complex
They expressed optimism that the project would go a long way in enhancing sports development in the state in particular and the country in general.
Commenting, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, also commended Makinde for completion of the laudable project, among other infrastructure development projects being undertaken by his administration.
They urged him to continue executing projects that would create job opportunities for youths, and also bring rapid development to the state.
Friendly match was organized at the stadium between NK Tabor Sezana of the Slovenia Football Team and the 3SC.
However, the governor, decked in branded OYSG sports kits, scored a historic penalty kick in the hands of ex-international, Peter Rufai, as the Goalkeeper.
