By Muhammad Mamman
The countdown to the 2026 National Sports Festival has officially begun in Enugu — and the state is making a bold statement with a massive N9 billion stadium facelift.
The Enugu State Government has sealed a high-profile deal with China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) to completely renovate and modernize the iconic Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, transforming it into a world-class sports arena.
The ambitious makeover includes:
✅ Installation of lush natural grass on the main pitch
✅ State-of-the-art tartan tracks for athletics
✅ A brand-new roof structure
✅ High-definition digital scoreboard
✅ Olympic-size swimming pool
✅ Powerful 1000KVA generator to keep the complex running at full power
This major investment underscores Enugu’s commitment to hosting a spectacular and seamless National Sports Festival in 2026 — and to cementing its status as a rising hub for Nigerian sports development.
