Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has promised to build an Olympic-sized stadium in the state, to improve sports facilities and promote grassroots sports development.
Mr Soludo, represented by the information commissioner, Law Mefor, disclosed this at the 2024 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Week in Awka on Friday.
The SWAN week had the theme “Sports Development in Anambra: The Infrastructure Question”.
The governor said his administration recognised the importance of infrastructure in sports development.
“The state government is investing hugely in sports infrastructure because we recognise the benefits of sports and contributions of Anambra indigenes in sports.
“Sports is not only about football; there are about 19 sporting activities, and Anambra has a comparative advantage in about 10 sports.
“This is because a typical Anambra man or woman is physically fit and strong enough to get involved in sports and should be positioned to…