The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has extended the opportunity of Lagosians watching live football action of the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup Finals to the residents in the ancient town of Badagry.
PM EXPRESS can report that the sports loving Governor has at the weekend gave a directive that a World Cup viewing centre be opened in Badagry. The centre, it was gathered will be opened at the Badagry Grammar School.
With Badagry centre coming on board, it will bring the number of the World Cup viewing centres across Lagos State to eight.
Six similar viewing centres were opened at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Campos Mini Stadium Lagos Island, Abesan playground, Alimosho, Naval Yard playground, Ajegunle, Bishop Aggrey Youth Centre Mushin and Epe Recreation Centre.
The viewing centres are being sponsored by Budweiser.
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon Babatunde Bank-Anthony has confirmed this new development of having additional World Cup Viewing Centre in Badagry as ordered by the Governor.
The World Cup Viewing Centres are Governor Ambode’s magnanimity to give Lagosians the opportunity of having a feel of football action in the ongoing World Cup, while the viewing centres will also serve as fun and relaxation spots for the people.
UGOCHUKWU UGWUANYI People are usually skeptical of organisations - a disposition that lingers until they’ve…
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 28-year-old man, Idris Kelani, has been remanded in prison following his arraignment…
WISDOM ONIEKPAR IKULI The title of this piece is coined from the story of Israelites…
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon Segun Odunmbaku, has called on youths…
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 40-year-old man, Michael Alabi, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate…
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has…