Kunle Adelabu
-Pledges facilitation of Command School
The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has said that lack of land has prevented him from building a standard stadium which would have assisted in the development of sports in Ikorodu.
The three – terms lawmaker, who revealed that his dream has been to build a sporting facility with an athletic track, swimming pool and other facilities in lkorodu, disclosed this at the maiden IKODASS sports summit held at the Ayangbure palace last Thursday.
Rep. Benson, who said that he did not know that the tenure of the immediate past IKODASS Chairman, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, has ended, commended him for his innovative programmes and impacts. He also lauded the present ministration’s efforts, especially in involving students in the sports summit.
“Seeing these students here today brings me great joy. They asked me to give a few remarks, and as I listened to the last speaker who spoke about athletics,- someone who can run very well. It reminded me of one of my personal dreams.
“It has always been my dream to facilitate the construction of a standard stadium here in Ikorodu; one that includes an athletic track, a swimming pool, and facilities for other sporting activities. The main challenge, however, has been land.
“But I promise that once we can secure land, I will do everything within my power to make that dream a reality, because it is well deserved, and I want to achieve it under the leadership of our Kabiyesi.
“This is something I have always been passionate about – ensuring that Ikorodu has its own world-class stadium that will serve as a center for sports excellence and development”, he said.
The lawmaker, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives’ committee on Defense, also disclosed Ikorodu would get a Command Secondary School soon through his efforts.
“Also, I noticed the uniforms of some students here today. They look like command uniforms, and I know that currently, we don’t have a Command Secondary School in Ikorodu. However, I’m pleased to announce that very soon, I will facilitate the establishment of one. Hopefully, we will begin the infrastructure work this year, all thanks to the support of Kabiyesi”.
He added that he is looking forward to the 2025 Grand Finale of Ikorodu – Oga Carnival.
