The Nasarawa State Government has announced that it is set to implement the process of sport enterprise programme for athletes, considering the huge sport potential the state is endowed with.
Governor Tanko Al-makura made this known while inspecting on-going renovation work on the Lafia township stadium, promising to commercialise athletics to enable youths earn a living through sports.
Mr Al-makura said that the laying of tartan track at the stadium which is the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) approved standard tracks for athletics and other facilities are part of government’s investment for the take-off of sport enterprise in the state.
The renovation work also includes the expansion of popular stand for sport enthusiast, the long jump track, VIP lounge and the football pitch.
