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Sen Abiru Inspects Ongoing Construction of SAIL Innovation Lab and Sports Centre in Ibeju-Lekki, Commends Quality Job

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Oct 8, 2024.

Ekohotblog reports that Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction of the SAIL Innovation Lab and Sports Centre at Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State on Monday, October 7, 2024.

This visit occurred just 48 hours after the Senator announced plans for new roads and schools in Ikorodu. The SAIL Innovation Lab and Sports Centre, situated on 6,000 square meters along the road to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, will feature a 350-seat capacity sports complex.

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This complex will include a standard football pitch, a basketball court, and indoor games such as table tennis and snooker. Additionally, it will have changing room facilities and a catering service area. The Innovation Lab is designed to accommodate up to 200 trainees at a time and will include operational offices on the ground and first floors.

The project aims to support youth development and create opportunities for digital skills training and sports development in the community. During his visit, Senator Abiru was accompanied by the Chief Impact Consultant for the SAIL Innovation Lab, Mr. Deji Abisola, and his Media Aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun.

They were also joined by the Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, and Hon. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali, the Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), along with several prominent community leaders.

After the inspection, Senator Abiru stated, “This facility is meant to harness the creativity of our resourceful youths. There is a football pitch and a basketball court, along with indoor sports like table tennis and snooker.”

He added, “The extension of the SAIL Innovation Lab will align our youths with modern trends in innovation, technology, and digital skills. The same faculty training our youth at the main center in Ikorodu will also be engaged here.”

Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa expressed profound gratitude to the Senator for his contributions across the Lagos East Senatorial District. He emphasized that the people of Ibeju-Lekki appreciate Senator Abiru’s thoughtfulness and leadership in bringing this innovative project to their community.