LAGOS RESIDENTS HAIL STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE CREATION OF VARIOUS VIEWING CENTRES

Residents of Lagos State on Saturday commended the Lagos state Government’s decision to set up six viewing centres across the State to enable them view the ongoing World Cup matches in Russia.


 Football lovers gather at the various viewing centres namely; Campos Mini Stadium Lagos Island; Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere; Abesan Estate in Alimosho; Naval Yard Ajegunle; Bishop Aggrey School Mushin and Epe Recreation Centre In Epe. 

The Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, last month promised to set up viewing centres in key locations in the city, that would afford residents to watch all the 64 World Cup matches live in a serene and secured environment. Some residents who spoke on the development alluded to the fact that the present administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was living up to its billing as an inclusive government that touches all sectors. 

At the Campos Mini Stadium, residents who shortly after the thrilling Group B match between Portugal and Spain commented on the initiative as laudable and novel adding, because  of the unstable power supply in some parts of Lagos Island , the Centre gave them the opportunity to watch the games.  A resident, Lukman Atanda said: “I enjoy watching football games among the people and the creation of viewing center by the Lagos State Government gave me joy because the atmosphere here at the Campos Stadium is lively. Kudos to the Lagos State Government. ” 

Speaking on some of the benefits of the viewing centres, Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Kweku Tandoh said since football is a unifying activity that brings the people together, football lovers now see the government as one that touches other sectors such as sports. He said the creation of viewing center by the State was also complementing the various sports development championships and competitions that the administration of Governor Ambode has solely sponsored, which according to him is an added advantage to the numerous achievements of the Governor in other sectors of the State economy.