Football House, the first and only one standing in Nigeria, constructed by the Kwara Football Association with the financial support of the AbdulRazaq-led administration and Alhaji Abdulhakeem Usman-Mustapha, an Ilorin-born football enthusiast and President of the Appeal Committee, Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has been inaugurated.
In lieu of this development, the governor has commended the NFF president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick for his great works at the federation and his long-standing contributions to the round leather game.
“We have seen transformation in football since you came in. We are glad that we are benefitting in Kwara and continue with the legacy being laid down, especially with the Football House,” he said.
He also commended the Aiteo for its contributions to football, especially in Kwara, saying that the government remained grateful to and would immortalize former Gov. George Inni for the sport facilities he built in Kwara.
“Also, we have not forgotten Rashidi Yekini, we also look forward to getting something good to immortalize him,” he stated.
On the Football House, the governor hailed the leadership of the state football association for its hard work and investment.
According to him, the state’s investment, aligned with the decision of the administration to restore the glory of Kwara, across various sectors, including sports.
He noted that this has led to massive rehabilitation works on roads, hospitals, schools, and sporting facilities that captured the essence and history of the state.
“One of them is the baseball court. I want to reassure sport lovers that the same gesture will be extended to the long-abandoned indoor sports hall at this stadium, while new facilities would also be put in place.”
“The second is about rewarding good legacies. I have been briefed that this facility is to be renamed after the Wali of Ilorin, Alhaji Usman Mustapha. I believe this is befitting,” he said.
The governor commended Mustapha for his support in the furnishing of the facility, while describing him as being a pride of the state.
