The Osun State Governor, Senator Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke, alongside his deputy and Commissioner for Sports, Prince Kola Adewusi, will officially flag off the remodeling of the Osogbo Township Stadium on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
The groundbreaking ceremony, set to take place at the stadium complex, marks the commencement of a transformational project that will reposition Osogbo as a major sporting hub in Nigeria.
The Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports and Special Needs- Mr Layi Adesiyan and the General manager of the Osun State Sports Council, Mr Rotimi Dunmoye disclosed this while addressing the media, adding that the event will also feature a special cash award presentation to athletes who have made the state proud in competitions.
This initiative aligns with Governor Adeleke’s vision for sports development in Osun State. It would be recalled that in late 2024, the governor approved the remodeling of the multi-purpose stadium, which is already undergoing major renovations and is expected to be fully completed by mid-2026.
Upon completion, the Osogbo Township Stadium will feature:
Two artificial turf fields
One grass pitch
An artificial hockey pitch
A multipurpose indoor sports hall
Two tartan tracks
A squash court
A swimming pool
Hostels and a hotel for athletes and visitors
Covered seating for the main bowl pitch
A shopping complex to boost local economic no activities
This upgrade will not only provide world-class sports facilities but will also contribute significantly to the economic and social growth of Osun State, attracting athletes, sports enthusiasts, and businesses from across the country.
The flag-off event will also have in attendance, Cabinet Members, Members of the Osun State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker-Rt.Hon. Adewale Egbedun alongside with Chairman House Committee on Sports- Hon. Abiola Jeremiah Awoyeye as well as other key stakeholders in the sports industry.
The Osun State Sports Council urges all sports lovers, athletes, and well-meaning citizens to join in celebrating this historic development, which marks a new era for sports in Osun State.
Mrs Funmilayo Moradeyo
Chief PRO
Osun State Sports Council
