In September 2012, a popular photo journalist, Femi Ipaye visited the National Stadium in Abuja and photo-documented the degeneration of the structures built by former President Olusegun Obasanjo for $300 million. The stadium main arena and facilities had become decrepit and decayed because they had not been maintained. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT & PAST PHOTOS OF ABUJA STADIUM
A few months later, Mr. Ipaye returns to the stadium to document the current state of the pricey sports arena, Nigeria’s biggest and most expensive. Again, he finds the stadium still abandoned but apparently undergoing some renovation and rehabilitation allegedly by construction giant Julius Berger. However, the cost of rehabilitation remains a mystery. Still the arena remains in a state of disrepair and dysfunction.
Naija for life my bros na we be giant of africat no be only africa.... I go ask where south Africa go de una go be giant........ Goodluck jonaa where u de abeg carry patience con upgrade here jare......
Posted: at 2-03-2013 10:45 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
We Nigerian takes most national issue for granted and just let go vastly bcus nobody cares about the situation and affair of Nigeria .Very regretful to say that ,even the soil of the land is not happy with the inhabitants ,I'm sure few people will agree with me on this point,take for instance some countries where you will see citizen volunteer without government support to clean the streets ,even employee of companies volunteer to sacrifice few hours cleaning not only their environs but surroundings .Nigerian can't sacrifice nothing without benefit for Nigeria ,everyone aim is to eat the free fruits of te land without the objective of giving back in returns to the land.Until the day our unborn generation change this selfish interest against Nigeria before we as a nation as a people can know peace,until that day Nigerian we not live in Nigeria in happiness.The love of Nigeria is the first priority ,if ever Nigeria will be great nation.In most countries I hv lived or visited around the globe,I saw elderly men and women doing volunteer job,grandpa and grandma picking cigarettes ,cans,plastic and littering even without mobilized,hv seen school pupil walking down the street alone and yet picked cigarettes butt in the street to dump in liter bin ,I mean without any mandatory order rather doing it for the love of the country.When shall we as people change our attitude towards a country that has giving so much to us,we can just show a little love for Nigeria ,despite the government lack of interest in the country management,but if we the citizen change our course and approach to Nigeria ,then the politician will have no choice to redress .
Spare me
Posted: at 3-03-2013 12:55 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
So pathetic reading more dishearten news all about Nigeria than uplifting news,A country suffering ,staggering on its feet providing employment for her ever willing citizen ready to engage themselves in labour jobs to provide for families,the stadium in question is a very lucrative investment and also a source to provide jobs for hundred of unemployed Nigerians ,if the government of Nigeria is sincere to its people in creating employment for her citizen ,then this is an untapped source of employment for the jobless,the ministry concerned should set up and recruits staffs ,workers ,gardner ,cleaners and necessary workers needed to keep the stadium in functioning state,If that could be done ,it also will reduce over-all cost of renovation when abandoned to rust at it is presently ,if maintained it will create jobs also improve the image of the nation and of the government,this stadium can be used for recreational centre,a relaxing park ,a venue for elderly and youth gymnasium in general it will be of benefit to Nigerian .
Spare me
Posted: at 3-03-2013 05:37 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
We Nigerian takes most national issue for granted and just let go vastly bcus nobody cares about the situation and affair of Nigeria .Very regretful to say that ,even the soil of the land is not happy with the inhabitants ,I'm sure few people will agree with me on this point,take for instance some countries where you will see citizen volunteer without government support to clean the streets ,even employee of companies volunteer to sacrifice few hours cleaning not only their environs but surroundings .Nigerian can't sacrifice nothing without benefit for Nigeria ,everyone aim is to eat the free fruits of te land without the objective of giving back in returns to the land.Until the day our unborn generation change this selfish interest against Nigeria before we as a nation as a people can know peace,until that day Nigerian we not live in Nigeria in happiness.The love of Nigeria is the first priority ,if ever Nigeria will be great nation.In most countries I hv lived or visited around the globe,I saw elderly men and women doing volunteer job,grandpa and grandma picking cigarettes ,cans,plastic and littering even without mobilized,hv seen school pupil walking down the street alone and yet picked cigarettes butt in the street to dump in liter bin ,I mean without any mandatory order rather doing it for the love of the country.When shall we as people change our attitude towards a country that has giving so much to us,we can just show a little love for Nigeria ,despite the government lack of interest in the country management,but if we the citizen change our course and approach to Nigeria ,then the politician will have no choice to redress .
I don't care if you don't like me...,I wasn't put on this Earth to please you!
Posted: at 3-03-2013 06:04 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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