Oluyemi Kayode Stadium Turf Wears New Look

Oluyemi Kayode Stadium Turf Wears New Look

Precious Oham

The playing turf of Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti, now wears a new look after the Ekiti State government approved the construction of a standard (synthetic turf) football pitch, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Recall that the State Executive Council during its virtual meeting on 12th March, 2025, made the decision as part of the strategic moves of the Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration in using sports development to discover and nurture talents to national and global reckoning as well as for wealth creation.

A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun disclosed that the sum of N2,002,062,725.83 was approved for the project awarded to the same company that is handling the pitch renovation through the Direct Procurement method, United Logistics Construzione Soluzione Limited.

Other facilities that are renovated include: administrative block, athletics tracks, seating terrace, spectators' stand canopy, VIP stand, installation of pitch accessories, renovation of the existing office, and perimeter fencing of the stadium.