
Kano state government on Monday ordered the two weeks closure of the renown Sani Abacha stadium. Stating that the closure is to pave way for general renovation works.
According to the directives issued by the office of the state Executive governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, said the proposed general renovation works would last for two weeks.
An impeccable source, on Monday confirmed the issuance of the directive to shut down the facility, the source disclosed that the proposed general renovation works has inclusive, the installation of a new score board, the running track and provision of sources for steady water supply to all parts of the stadium facility.
The state government directed, Kano state Sports Commission led by Ibrahim Galadima to temporarily halt all activities taking place within the stadia, commencing from Monday 4th to 18th February, noting that the verdict is to ensure those assigned to conduct the renovation works are not distracted from carrying out their assigned duties.
Our correspondent reports that, similar reconstruction works is ongoing on the adjacent Kano Indoor Sports hall.
On completion of the renovation works at the Indoor Sports Hall. , the floor and score board of the facility is expected to wear a new look, our correspondent reports.

