Sports Development: Lagos Signs MoU With Tecno Firm On Construction Of Astroturf Pitch

In its efforts to continue to motivate and encourage participation in all forms of sports, and extraordinary commitment to facilitate private sector support on Sports development, including Sports Facility construction and provision,the Lagos State Sports Commission, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with tech giant, Tecno, for the construction of a football astroturf pitch.

Speaking at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, where the signing ceremony took place, Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, reiterated the commitment of the state government in developing sporting facilities and creating an enabling environment for youth and sports to thrive.

He disclosed that the LSSC will continue to work in accordance with the state government mantra under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to drive inclusiveness and ensure that youths are empowered to have a bright and rewarding future.

Fatodu noted that Lagos is a place where sporting dreams take flight and with the coming of Tecno, it will add feathers to the developmental trajectory of the Centre of Excellence in order to continue to deliver on quality and standard sports facilities.

He also pointed out that the state is open to investment and initiatives and corporate organisations are encouraged to be partners in progress as Tecno firm has signified interest to be part of sporting infrastructure revolution in the state.

In his remarks, Chidi Okonkwo – Managing Director Transsion Holdings, said that Lagos is the hub of their business in the country.

He stressed that Tecno’s mission is to use technology to impact the youth of the country through sports. “We want to support and develop the burden talent we have here in Lagos”.

While pledging to the contribution of sports facility, Okonkwo said Tecno wants to be part of huge success of the state where young people will have quality pitch to train and move greater height, saying that Lagos is a hot spot and they are ready to develop it.

For a government who has invested heavily in Sports infrastructure and programmes, it is another development that tends to inspire the cortex of youth and encouraging physical and well-being of the People.