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psalmsjob:
Nice history but i noticed something the other stadiums apart from the national stadium in lagos was built and/or maintained by regional governments and renamed after the Premiers but the Enugu stadium wasn't built by Nnamdi Azikiwe but was named after him anyway and Obasanjo didn't require other states like Kaduna or Enugu to pay his federal government money to take over the stadiums except Lagos so when people say he was anti yoruba in his government they more than seem to be right and also that his father is an onitsha man so the natural hatred for yoruba but a people blessed by God can never be hated successfully .

And you said civil governments didn't care about stadium but notable is the Godswill Apkabio stadium Uyo which is more or less the national stadium today was built by civilian government.

Enugu Gov Begins Restoration Of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadiumhttps://t.co/D2tqVgWiFe pic.twitter.com/BZy9KtVC8z

— Channels Television (@channelstv) September 3, 2026

I was joined by Nigeria’s legendary football stars, including Daniel Amokachi, Garba Lawal, Emmanuel Babayaro and other distinguished sports icons, on an inspection tour of the ongoing reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS), Kaduna. We are rebuilding ABS as a modern, FIFA-standard sporting complex, anchored by a 33,000-capacity main bowl; more than twice its original 16,000 capacity, alongside a hybrid turf, the first of its kind in Nigeria, and other world-class facilities. The training pitches are complete, while work continues on the main bowl, ticketing points, media centre and athletes’ hostel.

Our objective is larger than rebuilding a stadium. We are restoring Kaduna’s historic place at the heart of Nigerian sports; attracting major competitions; expanding opportunities for our young people; increasing internally generated revenue; and stimulating wider economic activity.

We are also closing a 30-year chapter of an unfulfilled promise. The Atlanta 1996 Super Eagles were promised land and streets named in their honour. Our administration is now delivering on that commitment. Lands have been allocated to the legends, while streets across Kaduna State will bear their names. These football heroes elevated Nigeria’s name, inspired generations and left an indelible mark on the global game. They deserve not merely our applause, but enduring recognition.

I reaffirmed that the reconstruction of ABS will be completed by November 2026, ready to host major local and international competitions. Kaduna is not merely rebuilding a stadium. We are rebuilding a legacy and reclaiming our rightful place in Nigerian sports.

Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State
September 1, 2026

I was joined by Nigeria’s legendary football stars, including Daniel Amokachi, Garba Lawal, Emmanuel Babayaro and other distinguished sports icons, on an inspection tour of the ongoing reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS), Kaduna. We are rebuilding ABS as a modern,… pic.twitter.com/iCfkTM94xl

— Senator Uba Sani (@ubasanius) September 2, 2026

Uyo Stadium’s capacity is 30,000 spectators.

Ahmadu Bello Stadium former capacity was 16,000.

Upon completion of ongoing reconstruction, ABS will accommodate 33,000 spectators.

QUALITY is a non-negotiable commodity under Gov @ubasanius https://t.co/PBnnN1ke6y pic.twitter.com/KJMixesNOx

— Better Kaduna🌆 (@Better_Kaduna) September 4, 2026

Why I’m rebuilding Ahmadu Bello stadium to a FIFA-standard hybrid pitch – Uba Sani

Governor Sani said the rebuilt stadium would have 33,000 seats and a hybrid grass-and-synthetic pitch, which he described as FIFA-standard.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani is rebuilding the deteriorated Ahmadu Bello Stadium into a 33,000-capacity facility with a FIFA-standard hybrid pitch, as part of efforts to restore Kaduna’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading football centres.

The governor said the reconstruction was necessary to restore the glory of Kaduna football, noting that the stadium, built in 1964 with a 16,000-seat capacity, had deteriorated to the point where he had to seek President Bola Tinubu’s approval to take over the facility.

“As a government, it is our responsibility to bring back the glory of Kaduna State in the world of sports,” Mr Sani said.

He recalled that the last CAF football tournament played at the stadium was in 2016, when the Super Eagles hosted Egypt.

Governor Sani said the rebuilt stadium would have 33,000 seats and a hybrid grass-and-synthetic pitch, which he described as FIFA-standard.

Beyond the stadium project, the governor said Kaduna was investing heavily in sports because of football’s potential to generate revenue through hospitality, transportation and other sectors.

The governor’s sports revival programme has also extended to the state’s football veterans. He has fulfilled a promise made three decades ago to members of Nigeria’s 1996 Atlanta Olympics gold-winning football team by allocating plots of land to Kaduna-born members of the squad, including Daniel Amokachi, Garba Lawal and Emmanuel Babayaro, while directing that streets be named after other veterans.

Mr Amokachi, speaking after inspecting the stadium project, said federal and state governments had made several promises to the Olympic champions after their historic victory but failed to fulfil them for 30 years.

He thanked Mr Sani for finally redeeming the promise, while Mr Lawal described the reconstructed stadium as a world-class facility that would save the Super Eagles the need to travel to Uyo for training.

Mr Babayaro said the governor had succeeded in bringing Kaduna’s football family together and restoring the vibrancy the sport once enjoyed in the state.

RECONSTRUCTION OF THE AHMADU BELLO STADIUM: A NEW ERA FOR SPORTS IN KADUNA

Under the transformative leadership of His Excellency, Governor @UbaSaniUS, the Ahmadu Bello Stadium is presently undergoing a comprehensive transformation into a modern, FIFA-standard sporting complex. Key features include:

• 33,000-Capacity Main Bowl; expanded from the original 16,000 capacity to accommodate major sporting events. Second largest in Nigeria.

• Hybrid Turf; a modern playing surface, one of its kind in Nigeria.

• Rehabilitated Training Pitches; upgraded facilities to provide quality training grounds for athletes and teams.

• Modern Gymnasium; supporting athletes with improved fitness and conditioning facilities.

• Modern Media Centre; a befitting facility for journalists, broadcasters and other media professionals covering sporting events.

• Athletes’ Hostel; modern accommodation facilities for teams and athletes.

• Upgraded Ticketing Facilities; improved access and crowd-management infrastructure for spectators.

• International-Standard Facilities; positioning ABS to host major local and international competitions.

• Boosting IGR & Economic Growth; major sporting events will drive increased Internally Generated Revenue, create jobs, support businesses and stimulate activity across hospitality, transportation, tourism, retail and other sectors.

This is more than a stadium. It is the revival of Kaduna’s sporting heritage and the restoration of its place as Nigeria’s Centre of Sports Excellence.

#WorkingForKaduna

RECONSTRUCTION OF THE AHMADU BELLO STADIUM: A NEW ERA FOR SPORTS IN KADUNA

Under the transformative leadership of His Excellency, Governor @UbaSaniUS, the Ahmadu Bello Stadium is presently undergoing a comprehensive transformation into a modern, FIFA-standard sporting complex.… pic.twitter.com/uNTshtC5QA

— Ozo - 1 (@OzoMusty) September 2, 2026

Againstthewall:
He is right naptu2. You don big pass that kind of banter

AbosedeFalade:
I wonder what is hard about telling that person you quoted that the correct word in that context is "welfare" and not "warfare." Sometimes try to behave like a grown-up man you ought to be.