Asaba 2018 AAC: The Stephen Keshi stadium comes alive today



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. Government of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (2nd from left); Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Tony Okowa (right); Dr. Patrick Egbase (2nd on the right) and Engr. Brands Macilineon, during the governor's inspection at the current completion of the Stephen Keshi Asaba Stadium, Delta State

By Ben Efe

A saba the capital of the State of Delta is currently running as the countdown to the 21st African Athletics Championships, enters its local with the opening of Stephen Keshi's stadium in the play African Athletics billed for August 1-5.

The commissioning will be preceded by the Africa tour an event that will see elite athletes from Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, Gambia and Mauritius. compete to test the facilities.

The name of the late Stephen Keshi of Governor James Ibori, but progress was stalled until two years ago, when the Delta State agreed to host the Championships of Africa, which saved a Nigerian from embarrbadment. State of Lagos, the original host was walking on foot

Governor Okowa mobilized local contractors and, with the help of Chinese expatriates, the work took place at a fast pace leading to the opening of today.

Chief Solomon Ogba expressed gratitude to all who helped make the state of Delta and Nigeria a reality. Ogba thanked the workers, cleaners, craftsmen and others who worked tirelessly to help set up a structure that not only met the deadline, but will surely remain a legacy for many years.

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