Lagos state Govt Provides Insurance Cover, Adequate Safety, Medicals For Viewers
Lagos State Government set up six (6) viewing centres across the State so as to enable the populace watch the 2018 World Cup matches in Russia.
The State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, had promised to set up viewing centres in a serene and secured environment in key locations that would afford residents watch all the 64 World Cup matches live.
The six centres include: -
- Campos Mini Stadium Lagos Island.
- Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere.
- Abesan Estate in Alimosho.
- Naval Yard Ajegunle.
- Bishop Aggrey School Mushin and
- Epe Recreation Centre In Epe.
Some residents described the initiative as laudable and novel adding that due to unstable electricity in some parts of Lagos state, the centres gives the opportunity to watch the games.
It afforded them the opportunity of watching the World Cup matches in a relaxed mood with stable electricity.
For those Football lovers who enjoy watching football games among the people, this would be a lively atmosphere to interact, network and unwind.
To some persons, the viewing centers are a guaranty that some of the matches they would like to watch during the World Cup is certain without being worried about electricity for the period of the World Cup.
The Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Kweku Tandoh said because football is a unifying activity that brings the people together, football lovers therefore sees the government as one that touches other sectors such as sports.
He said the creation of viewing center by the State was also complementing the various grassroots sports development championships and competitions that the administration of Governor Ambode has solely sponsored, which according to him is an added advantage to the numerous achievements of the Governor in other sectors of the Lagos economy. He further made it known that Government has made adequate provisions for medical coverage, adequate security, traffic control and general sanitation at all the viewing centres.
He also disclosed that a Public Liability Insurance Cover is also in place covering the six centres for the period of the World Cup.
“Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who is a member of the Federal Government’s delegation to the Russia 2018 World Cup finals, wants Lagosians to have a feel of football action in the ongoing tournament and he believes the viewing centres will also serve as fun and relaxation spots for the people,” he said.
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