Gov Sani Rebuilding ABS Stadium To World Class Sports Facility – Commissioner

Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, has said Governor Uba Sani is rebuilding Ahmadu Bello Stadium to a world class sports facility that will host international competitions.
Maiyaki said Governor Sani is determined to make Kaduna State the preferred sports destination in Nigeria, by rebuilding facilities, upgrading infrastructure and developing local talents that abound in the state.

A statement issued yesterday by the chief press secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, disclosed that the stadium which will have a 32,000-seat capacity after the reconstruction, will be the second most spacious after the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

Speaking when he led members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on a project tour, Maiyaki said the stadium will not just be hosting events but will be a tourist point for Nigeria, which will attract investment.

Maiyaki pointed out that some of the greatest football stars in Nigeria started their careers in Kaduna, particularly at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium and ‘’we are going to reflect this history when the project is completed.’’

The commissioner said part of the second phase of the project will be providing hotel accommodation for visiting sportsmen and women, adding that private investors have indicated interest in that regard.
He promised that barring any hitch, the project will be completed by December and the stadium will not just revive sports, but will create job opportunities, attract tourism and investments to the state.

Maiyaki argued that the rebuilding of Ahmadu Bello Stadium and the attendant investment opportunities was made possible because of the prevailing peace in Kaduna State.

‘’The attainment of peace in the last three years is the major cornerstone and this underscores the commitment of His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, towards making sure that Kaduna is no longer what it used to be in the past,’’ he added.

Maiyaki said the fact that SWAN held its 2026 National Triennial Congress in Kaduna is ‘’a demonstration that Kaduna is peaceful, Kaduna is homely for anyone who wants to live or do business in Kaduna.’’

While congratulating Comrade Isaiah Benjamin for securing a second term as the National President of SWAN, the Commissioner described the association as a partner in strengthening sporting activities in Kaduna State.