Delta commences upgrade of Warri City Stadium
The Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori, has officially handed over the remodelling and upgrade project of the Warri City Stadium to the contracting firm, Peculiar Ultimate Consult Limited. The formal transfer took place during his visit to the facility, accompanied by officials from the Supervisory Ministry, the Warri South Local […]
The Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori, has officially handed over the remodelling and upgrade project of the Warri City Stadium to the contracting firm, Peculiar Ultimate Consult Limited.
The formal transfer took place during his visit to the facility, accompanied by officials from the Supervisory Ministry, the Warri South Local Government Chairman, and other key stakeholders.
Addressing journalists, Hon. Oborevwori emphasized the urgency of timely project completion, expressing confidence in the contracting firm’s capability to deliver a world-class sporting complex.
“This stadium upgrade is a major milestone for Delta sports. With the proven track record of Peculiar Ultimate Consult, I have no doubt that this facility will be completed to the highest standards and will serve generations to come,” he stated.
The Managing Director of Peculiar Ultimate Consult Limited, Mr. Adeleke Olariwaju assured that the project would be completed within 14 months.
“This will be a multipurpose stadium with two practice pitches, a main bowl, swimming and diving pools, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, as well as multipurpose halls for other sporting activities,” he noted. In their separate remarks, Commissioner of Housing, Hon. Godknows Angele, and Warri South Local Government Chairman, Hon. Weyinmi Isaac Agbateyiniro, commended the state government for prioritizing sports development.
They described the project as a ground breaking initiative that will provide a platform for young athletes to refine their skills and compete at a higher level.
The Warri City Stadium, which once hosted the 2006 Women’s African Football Championship and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup is a 20,000 capacity stadium with fully covered stands.