Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has unveiled a statue called ‘Football Forever’ at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The governor while unveiling the statue said football remains the most popular sports that keep the nation united even in a critical period.The statue is a 22ft tall sculpture of four players standing on an eight feet concrete pedestal showcasing the passion of Nigerians for the beautiful game.
The Governor said, “The monument seeks to educate all visitors to Lagos State that our passion for the sport is not only captured by iconic infrastructure facilities and competitions but include giving the opportunity to expose artistic representation of its value creative minds.”
