Re: Ambode moves to renovate National Stadium Lagos
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 11:07 pm
^^ I like how this guys just dreams up solutions..This is Nigeria we are talking about
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Thank you and where did this computer generated image of a nice shiny stadium appear from?Robotnik wrote:^^ I like how this guys just dreams up solutions..This is Nigeria we are talking about
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/amb ... n-stadium/Elaborating on the scope of the upgrade, the Commissioner said the work would entail complete demolition of the existing facility, removal of the old turf, pitch, underground drainage and artificial pitch base. He further stated that rehabilitation works would also be done on external and internal walls, electrical and mechanical installations; paved driveways, perimeter fence; borehole and water reticulation as well as external electricity lighting and landscaping amongst others. Onikan Stadium has, over the years, served as a multi-purpose stadium used for many social and political activities apart from hosting of football matches but its fortunes nosedived in the past few years due to inadequate funding and maintenance. “The Governor realized that the stadium in its present state could not inspire any sense of pride in Lagosians, especially our youths, and falls short of the expectations of a State that has always led the rest of the country in sporting activities,” Ayorinde noted. He added that the reconstruction and upgrade of the stadium would complement the adjoining JK Randle Arts Centre, the proposed Lagos Museum, the Lagos History Centre as well as the Lagos Heritage Centre which are all tourism-inspired projects. “Governor Ambode is passionate about sports development in the state, from the grassroots to the world stage and he is excited that the reconstruction will rekindle the love for local football league that is synonymous with the stadium and Lagos Island,” Ayorinde said.
And yours is the sort of mindset that assures that many citizens of the world wealthiest nation still have no (or very limited) access to affordable healthcare...miky wrote:^^^^
we have a socialist mindset in that country
theYemster wrote:My suggestion would be to demolish the national stadium and rebuild it complete with a modern shopping complex/mall, restaurants etc. and other revenue generating facilities.Ayo Akinfe wrote:I fail to see the logic of having two stadia right next to each other. One should be knocked down and turned into a commercial premises for other purposes. I think the federal government should just hand the stadium to he Lagos State government and let it do with it as it pleases.
However, my big problem is that the Teslim Balogun Stadium only has a capacity of 23,000 compared with the 45,000 of the National Stadium. For me, the big mistake was building the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Totally unnecessary!
The Teslim Balogun stadium can then be redesigned into either a multipurpose complex like the O2 arena for basketball, arts theatre that can also be used for political rallies to generate additional revenue. Or it can also be turned into a training complex for the National team complete with accommodation etc.
You mean like throwing urine at those in the stands below and smoking weed in the terraces...ohenhen1 wrote:I hope they don't ruin the fan experience at Onikan.
Whats your point about health care,? Be more specific......Gotti wrote:And yours is the sort of mindset that assures that many citizens of the world wealthiest nation still have no (or very limited) access to affordable healthcare...miky wrote:^^^^
we have a socialist mindset in that country
Bros, I like to think of myself as a diehard capitalist, but Capitalism is not a panacea for all things, and where private enterprise fall short there’s nothing wrong with public capital stepping up to the plate. The supposedly “private” stadiums in the US would neither exist nor survive with great dollops of governmental subsidies and support. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, while there is NO prohibition of private stadiums (and a few actually exists), precisely because most Nigerian businessmen have “capitalist mindset” they would sooner make a killing importing stockfish (that the producers actually have no real use for) than building stadiums in a country where a televised game between Brighton and Bournemouth is likely to draw a significantly greater audience than almost any NPFL game. Capital follows demand, and thus unless you private stadium developers can assure of a Wizkid, Davido, Tekno, Olamide or Runtown concert every week, or book TB Joshua, Pastor Adeboye or any other number of self-anointed Apostles and Archbishops, just can’t see Nigerian private capital investing in stadium development.
Gotti wrote:theYemster wrote:My suggestion would be to demolish the national stadium and rebuild it complete with a modern shopping complex/mall, restaurants etc. and other revenue generating facilities.Ayo Akinfe wrote:I fail to see the logic of having two stadia right next to each other. One should be knocked down and turned into a commercial premises for other purposes. I think the federal government should just hand the stadium to he Lagos State government and let it do with it as it pleases.
However, my big problem is that the Teslim Balogun Stadium only has a capacity of 23,000 compared with the 45,000 of the National Stadium. For me, the big mistake was building the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Totally unnecessary!
The Teslim Balogun stadium can then be redesigned into either a multipurpose complex like the O2 arena for basketball, arts theatre that can also be used for political rallies to generate additional revenue. Or it can also be turned into a training complex for the National team complete with accommodation etc.
My point is that some folks get so DOGMATIC that they miss the good while unsuccessfully chasing the perfect....The real deal wrote:Whats your point about health care,? Be more specific......
Chief Gotti, the key is to TRY.....Every entrepreneur knows that you have to fail to succeed. You will agree that its a worthy idea. I like the example of how EPL has taken over in Nigeria...so unfortunate. I used to live in Karimu st, ojuelegba just a mile from that stadium. While I watched foreign games (limited those days) on TV, I went to staium to watch SE train, all of Leventis/ Gboke, Iwuanyawu, Rangers, Flying eagles, SE...everything and it was fun!.....Me believe there's tremendous opportunity in marketing for such in Nigeria If properly exploited.....Its not whether it should be done, IT SHOULD be DONE, GOTTI.......Its not even about capitalism, you can't expect Govt to maintain something like that!....Yes GOVT can subsidize, nothing wrong with that, bottomline is PRIVATE enterprise have to take over instead of blamers coming out to blame....
The real deal wrote:This will classically become another whining thread for Nigerians to bash Govt, make wild unsubstantiable allegations, self hating comments etc.......I will not go down that lane. I believe again that Nigeria populace are more guilty than the Govt we blame 24/7....Its self explanatory. Having said that I will proffer solution than continue to complain. I will urge any entrepreneural Nigerian out there to form a consultancy company and negotiate with the Govt to manage the stadium for next 5 years....Give Govt a guarantee that you will make em a profit of $1M dollar a year and you will maintain the stadium......Now, go out there and bring clubs to play there; local league teams......friendlies....bring Athletics, bring music concerts, organize interhouse sports even a few owambe parties, wrestling, boxing.....this is the idea of capitalism....This is what is needed......
People don't understand that GOVT are not supposed to do all these but smart citizens...All we do is sit down and expect Govt to do it all
The Nigerian populace isnt doing its part...we are asleep!!!
Whatever works. But you get the general idea sha.realtrouble wrote:Gotti wrote:theYemster wrote:My suggestion would be to demolish the national stadium and rebuild it complete with a modern shopping complex/mall, restaurants etc. and other revenue generating facilities.Ayo Akinfe wrote:I fail to see the logic of having two stadia right next to each other. One should be knocked down and turned into a commercial premises for other purposes. I think the federal government should just hand the stadium to he Lagos State government and let it do with it as it pleases.
However, my big problem is that the Teslim Balogun Stadium only has a capacity of 23,000 compared with the 45,000 of the National Stadium. For me, the big mistake was building the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Totally unnecessary!
The Teslim Balogun stadium can then be redesigned into either a multipurpose complex like the O2 arena for basketball, arts theatre that can also be used for political rallies to generate additional revenue. Or it can also be turned into a training complex for the National team complete with accommodation etc.
Why not turn Teslim Balogun stadium into a shopping mall complex and upgrade the National stadium into a world class sporting arena, similar to the Stratford Westfield mall/ London Olympic stadium.
Thats a good idea though there is a shopping mall and cinema complex (Filmhouse) a quarter of a mile up the road at the other end of Adeniran Ogunsanya street.realtrouble wrote:Why not turn Teslim Balogun stadium into a shopping mall complex and upgrade the National stadium into a world class sporting arena, similar to the Stratford Westfield mall/ London Olympic stadium.
They (via PPP) are building an entertainment complex in the new reclaimed Oworonshoki...Damunk wrote:Thats a good idea though there is a shopping mall and cinema complex (Filmhouse) a quarter of a mile up the road at the other end of Adeniran Ogunsanya street.realtrouble wrote:Why not turn Teslim Balogun stadium into a shopping mall complex and upgrade the National stadium into a world class sporting arena, similar to the Stratford Westfield mall/ London Olympic stadium.
One idea I think is worth exploring is building a world-class entertainment complex on the TBS site. Surulere is seen by many to be the 'home' of Nollywood for historical reasons. There is a widespread belief that Nollywood is a physical location and I have met numerous people in the UK who would like to "visit Nollywood", just like they do Hollywood.
An entertainment complex hosting a Nollywood museum as well as its musical equivalent should attract tourists and locals alike. It could also house a world class theatre for stage plays and a small cinema. Lagos state can have a special section dedicated to its own entertainment history.
Our entertainment heritage needs to be preserved and packaged.
The National Stadium in its present state is a disgraceful blight that should either be demolished or redeveloped. Continuing to leave it the way it currently is should not be the option that we elect.deanotito wrote:I can understand taking over neglected federal govt roads and other critical infrastructure...but one would have to think there are far more useful ventures for Lagos money than the National Stadium. Stupid
Kai memories.Gotti wrote:You mean like throwing urine at those in the stands below and smoking weed in the terraces...ohenhen1 wrote:I hope they don't ruin the fan experience at Onikan.
deanotito wrote:I can understand taking over neglected federal govt roads and other critical infrastructure...but one would have to think there are far more useful ventures for Lagos money than the National Stadium. Stupid
On the other hand they can promise to deliver in so many fronts and fail in all of them,not much will change in the next ten years!ohenhen1 wrote:deanotito wrote:I can understand taking over neglected federal govt roads and other critical infrastructure...but one would have to think there are far more useful ventures for Lagos money than the National Stadium. Stupid
That is one of the problems with Nigeria. We focus on one thing and ignore other opportunities. The government want to improve revenue coming from tourism. It will also create jobs.
The government is also fixing roads.
Gotti, is this a complex meant to service the entertainment needs of the local community there, or is it more a project aimed at attracting patronage from far and wide?Gotti wrote:They (via PPP) are building an entertainment complex in the new reclaimed Oworonshoki...Damunk wrote:Thats a good idea though there is a shopping mall and cinema complex (Filmhouse) a quarter of a mile up the road at the other end of Adeniran Ogunsanya street.realtrouble wrote:Why not turn Teslim Balogun stadium into a shopping mall complex and upgrade the National stadium into a world class sporting arena, similar to the Stratford Westfield mall/ London Olympic stadium.
One idea I think is worth exploring is building a world-class entertainment complex on the TBS site. Surulere is seen by many to be the 'home' of Nollywood for historical reasons. There is a widespread belief that Nollywood is a physical location and I have met numerous people in the UK who would like to "visit Nollywood", just like they do Hollywood.
An entertainment complex hosting a Nollywood museum as well as its musical equivalent should attract tourists and locals alike. It could also house a world class theatre for stage plays and a small cinema. Lagos state can have a special section dedicated to its own entertainment history.
Our entertainment heritage needs to be preserved and packaged.