Kano State Government Orders Closure of Sani Abacha Stadium For Two Weeks

Kano State Government Orders Closure of Sani Abacha Stadium For Two Weeks

By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Kano.

Kano state government on Monday ordered two weeks closure of the renown Sani Abacha stadium, the home ground of Kano Pillars, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The government stated that the two weeks closure is to pave way for general renovation works within and outside the stadium.

According to the directives issued by the office of the state Executive
Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said the proposed general renovation works which started on Monday would last for two weeks.

An impeccable source, on Monday, confirmed the issuance of the directive to shut down the facility, the source disclosed that the proposed general renovation works have inclusive, the installation of a new scoreboard, the running track and provision of sources for steady water supply to all parts of the stadium facility.

The state government directed the Kano state Sports Commission led by Ibrahim Galadima to temporarily halt all activities taking place within the stadium, commencing from Monday 4th to 18th February, noting that the verdict is to ensure those assigned to conduct the renovation works are not distracted from carrying out their assigned duties.

Reliable source within the stadium confirmed that reconstruction works are ongoing on the adjacent Kano Indoor Spots hall.

On completion of the renovation works at the Indoor Sports Hall, the floor and scoreboard of the facility are expected to wear a new look.