By Daniel Tyokua
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Executive Council has announced the construction of two multi -events sports centres in the Federal Capital Territory.
Acting Executive Secretary Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) Richard Daudu announced this while briefing journalists after the 11th FCT Executive Council meeting chaired by Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike on Monday.
He said the memo detailing the project was presented at the last Council meeting in 2024.
Daudu said the two sports centres to be constructed in Kukwaba and one other place will boast of several sports facilities, including football pitches, lawn tennis, table tennis, indoor sports facilities and all other facilities necessary for taking on sports.
The new sport centres will complement the Moshood Abiola National Stadiums, the Area 3 Sports Centre and the Old Parade Ground providing recreation for FCT residents.
“This is in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly as it has to do with young people, youth development, and the physical and mental well-being of the residents of FCT. When fully developed, this will be available and open to all citizens to partake and to ensure that it is well utilized for the well-being of the people,” Daudu said.
He stated that the two locations for the sports centres had been identified, adding that when developed, everyone will know the locations of the places.
Daudu also disclosed that the FCT EXCO considered and awarded the contract to two companies.
“Today is the 11th meeting of the FCT Executive Council, the FCTA presented a memo in respect of development of multi-event sports centers in the city.
“The FCT Exco considered and awarded contracts for developing two multi- purpose sports centers at strategic locations in the city.
“These two sports centers have several sports facilities, football pitches, lawn tennis, table tennis, indoor sports facilities, and all other facilities necessary for sports.
“This is in line with the renewed hope agenda, particularly as it has to do with young people, youth development, and the physical and mental well-being of the citizens of the city. When fully developed, this will be available and open to all citizens to partake and to ensure that it is well utilised for the well-being of the people.”
He said two centres have been identified for the projects and two companies given the project.
