Kwara Sports Infrastructure Achieves Global Recognition
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo
The President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has declared Kwara State fully prepared to host both national and international sporting events following his inspection of the newly renovated Indoor Sports Hall in Ilorin on Saturday.
Orbih disclosed this after a guided tour of the facility led by the Director of Sports at the Kwara State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Bako; the Technical Director of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Mallam Tunde Kazeem; former Commissioner for Sports, Hammed Adio; and other key stakeholders.
Describing the Indoor Sports Hall as one of the best rehabilitated sports facilities globally, Orbih noted that it meets the essential standards required for hosting top-level badminton and other indoor sporting competitions.
According to the BFN President, the renovation underscores the Kwara State Government’s strong commitment to sports development and positions the state as a credible destination for major sporting events.
“What we have seen here today is impressive. The hall is well renovated, spacious, and fit for competitions.
From what I have seen, Kwara State is ready to host national and even international events,” Orbih said.
In his remarks, the Director of Sports, Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Ibrahim Bako, reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to the growth of sports.
He pledged continued support for sports federations and assured stakeholders of sustained maintenance and effective utilisation of the facility.
Bako explained that the renovation of the Indoor Sports Hall is part of the broader agenda of the state government to revive sports infrastructure and create a conducive environment for athletes to train and compete effectively.
Also present during the inspection, former international athlete and sports administrator, Hameed Adio, commended the Kwara State Government for its investment in sports infrastructure.
He described the renovated hall as a significant boost to sports development in the state and a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership.
Adio encouraged sports federations across the country to visit the facility and take advantage of its high standard for competitions, training camps, and development programmes.
“This facility is something to be proud of. I commend the Kwara State Government for this laudable initiative. I encourage other sports federations to come, inspect, and utilise this hall. It is good for sports and good for Kwara,” he added.
