SportsOborevwori decries delay in Warri stadium reconstruction Last updated: 16 April 2026 6:54 am By Breezynews Share 3 Min Read SHARE Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed dissatisfaction over the delay by the contractor handling the reconstruction of Warri City Stadium, noting that the initial agreement was for completion by December.Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility on Tuesday, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality delivery and strict adherence to contractual agreements in the reconstruction project.Oborevwori said, ‘I am not smiling because we have an agreement with the contractor. The agreement is for the project to be ready by December 2025, and now we are in April 2026’.The governor commended the quality of the playing pitch, describing it as satisfactory and in line with expectations.But he rejected some aspects of the ongoing work, particularly the cladding, which he described as substandard and temporary.He declared, ‘We have paid for quality, not something that will fade in few years. This cladding you are seeing is temporary; it will be removed.‘Only durable materials that can stand the test of time would be accepted’.Oborevwori maintained that the state government would not alter the existing contract but would ensure that the contractor delivers according to agreed specifications.‘If he fails us again, we will expose him’, the governor said, identifying the contracting firm as Peculiar Consults and urging the media to hold it accountable.The governor also highlighted constraints that influenced the decision to just renovate the stadium rather than embark on a new construction.He added that plans to relocate residents around the facility were rejected by many to protect their homes.Oborevwori revealed plans to renovate the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba after the Warri project is completed.President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, noted that the Nigeria national football team could be scheduled to play official matches at the venue upon completion.The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports, Phillip Shaibu, also lauded the project.Shaibu, a former Deputy Governor of Edo State, noted that the facility represents collective effort and commitment, adding that the quality of work done would stand the test of time.Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... TAGGED:OborevworiWarri Stadium Share This Article Email Copy Link Print Previous Article Lagos expands social register, eyes vulnerable residents Next Article NFF pledges to train 10 referees in VAR operation Leave a CommentLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
