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The Kwara State Government has taken a decisive step towards revamping sports infrastructure across the state, with the Executive Council approving major rehabilitation works at Offa and Lafiagi Stadia.
In a statement released today, September 25, 2025, by the Commissioner for Communications of Kwara State, Bolanle Olukoju, the government announced that contractors have been mobilised to begin the long-awaited rehabilitation works at the Offa and Lafiagi Stadia.
The two sporting arenas, which had been abandoned for several years, will now undergo comprehensive upgrades following the award of contracts and mobilisation of contractors to site.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who presided over the council meeting on Thursday, said the move underscores his administration’s commitment to youth development, talent discovery, and equitable access to world-class sporting facilities across Kwara.
“These stadia are more than just sports grounds. They are rallying points for community pride, youth empowerment, and grassroots talent promotion,” the governor said.
According to the government, the rehabilitation works will bring the facilities up to modern standards, making them fit for local, national, and even international sporting activities.
The projects come alongside fresh approvals for key infrastructure across the state, including the Ojoku–Ilemona Bye-Pass, Alabe–Oreke Road, and a new Senate Building for the Kwara State University of Education.
Sports enthusiasts and community leaders in Offa and Lafiagi have welcomed the news, describing it as a landmark intervention that will boost social and economic activities in the towns, while also creating new opportunities for young athletes.
With the mobilization of contractors already underway, the state government has assured residents that work will progress swiftly, promising that the renewed stadia will serve as hubs for sports development in Kwara’s southern and northern regions.
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