Kaduna State govt to begin reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium

The Kaduna State government has announced the thorough reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS), with the ultimate aim of raising it to international standards, after gaining control from the Federal government of Nigeria.

Ahmed Maiyaki, Commissioner of Information, Kaduna state, while making a tour to the stadium noted that it has significantly deteriorated, rendering it useless for usage.

“The vision of Governor Uba Sani is to deliver an international-standard stadium that will attract foreign investment, revive Kaduna’s sporting glory, and create jobs for our youths”, Ahmed said.

Ahmed Maiyaki also added that Kaduna is very capacitated in producing more than half of Nigeria’s national football team just like the past cases of players; Emmanuel, Celestine Babayaro, Tijani Babangida, Garba Lawal. He attributed the possibility to the presence of high-quality facilities at the time.

In the same light, Professor Benjamin Kumai Gugong, Commissioner for Sports Development, divulged that the renovation will commence in stages, in alignment with the allocation of 2025 budget.

“The initial stage will focus on the renovation of the main stadium, two practice fields, an hostel with 48 rooms, facilities for basketball, handball, beach soccer, and beach volleyball. Once completed, ABS will meet FIFA and CAF hosting standards”, Benjamin added.