Abuja — Moves to restore the dignity of the National Stadium in Lagos abandoned for over a decade has began with the inauguration of a Ministerial Task Force to drive the rehabilitations of the edifice.

Speaking at the inauguration of the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, said the committee has a mandate to help government commence the initial steps to bring back the lost glory of the edifice.

"The National Stadium in Lagos holds a lot of fond memories for our sportsmen and sportswomen and indeed millions of Nigerians.

"The concession process of the Athletes' Hostel in Abuja and the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos as approved by the federal government is now on a fast track.

"Before the process is complete, we need to restore sanity to a place like the National Stadium in Surulere.