Sports federations across Nigeria have been encouraged to bring their events to Kwara State to take advantage of the newly upgraded Indoor Sports Hall at the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, renovated by the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
The Indoor Sports Hall, recently upgraded by the Kwara State Government, is now capable of hosting multiple combat and team sports simultaneously and conveniently.
Broadcast icon and Olympian Hameed Adio made this known at a mini reception held in honour of SWAN Diamond Jubilee Anniversary awardees from Kwara at the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Centre, SWAN Secretariat, Stadium Complex, Ilorin.
Adio rated the edifice high in terms of standard and quality delivery, noting that the hall had previously hosted military games and other international championships. He said that “now that it has been upgraded, sports federation presidents should use the edifice as a platform to stage their championships,” stressing that Kwara is strategically located in the North Central region of the country.
He added that “our indoor hall is ready; it can host various sports events conveniently,” and urged federation presidents to “bring events to Ilorin and see what the edifice can offer.”
The former General Manager of NTA, who was also among the SWAN award recipients, praised football stakeholders in Kwara State for maintaining peace and order despite differences within the football ecosystem, especially between ABS FC and Kwara United.
He described their rivalry as “healthy, just like Manchester United and Manchester City sharing the same city,” and encouraged them to sustain the spirit of sportsmanship.
He further commended the leadership of SWAN in the state for recognising their contributions, saying he is proud of their concerted efforts in promoting and amplifying sports programmes and activities.
