The Bauchi State Government yesterday said that it had awarded a N140m contract for renovation of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Commissioner for Sports Zubairu Madaki made this known in Bauchi while leading a team of the Nigeria Football Federation officials on an inspection tour of the stadium where the state team Wikki Tourists will play their 2017 CAF Confederation Cup matches.
He said the contract was awarded this month, and that the stadium would be ready for the matches within three weeks.
The commissioner said, “The dressing rooms, media centre, medical centre, water system and standby generators are all in good conditions.
“Zaranda Hotels, Chartwell Hotels, Fariah Suits and Wikki Hotels are some of the hotels selected to accommodate players and officials during the tournament.
“The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, the state specialists’ hospital, and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, all in Bauchi, have been chosen as referral hospitals and airport during the tournament.”
A member of the NFF team Emma Adesanya said after the inspection that the team was satisfied with the facilities on the ground.
“It shows a sign of commitment on the part of the state government,” he said.
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