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==History== ==History==
The Lagos State Sports Commission was created through an executive order (EO/AA01) on 17 June 2015 by ], ] of ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Oloruntade |first=Ganiu |date=2021-02-22 |title=Sanwo-Olu Reconstitutes Board Members Of Sports Commission |url=https://blackboxnigeria.com/just-in-sanwo-olu-reconstitutes-board-members-of-sports-commission/ |url-status=live |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Blackbox Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> The commission emerged from the defunct Office of Sports within the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development (MYSSD) and the Lagos State Sports Council. The formal legal framework for the commission was established when the governor signed the enabling law on 1 February 2017.<ref name=":1" /> On February 2, 20204, the Governor of Lagos State, ] appointed ] as the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission.{{citation needed|date= January 2025}} The Lagos State Sports Commission was created through an executive order (EO/AA01) on 17 June 2015 by ], ] of ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Oloruntade |first=Ganiu |date=2021-02-22 |title=Sanwo-Olu Reconstitutes Board Members Of Sports Commission |url=https://blackboxnigeria.com/just-in-sanwo-olu-reconstitutes-board-members-of-sports-commission/ |url-status=live |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Blackbox Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> The commission emerged from the defunct Office of Sports within the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development (MYSSD) and the Lagos State Sports Council. The formal legal framework for the commission was established when the governor signed the enabling law on 1 February 2017.<ref name=":1" /> On February 2, 20204, the Governor of Lagos State, ] appointed ] as the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lekan Fatodu Appointed DG Lagos Sport Commission – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/02/02/lekan-fatodu-appointed-dg-lagos-sport-commission/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Telegraph |first=New |date=2024-02-02 |title=Fatodu Appointed DG Lagos Sport Commission By Sanwo-Olu |url=https://newtelegraphng.com/fatodu-appointed-dg-lagos-sport-commission-by-sanwo-olu/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=New Telegraph |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Sports facilities== ==Sports facilities==

Revision as of 15:14, 5 January 2025

Lagos government agency

Lagos State Sports Commission
Agency overview
FormedFebruary 1, 2017 (2017-02-01)
HeadquartersTeslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Agency executive
Websitewww.lssc.lg.gov.ng

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) is the apex government agency responsible for the development and management of sports in Lagos State, Nigeria.

History

The Lagos State Sports Commission was created through an executive order (EO/AA01) on 17 June 2015 by Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State. The commission emerged from the defunct Office of Sports within the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development (MYSSD) and the Lagos State Sports Council. The formal legal framework for the commission was established when the governor signed the enabling law on 1 February 2017. On February 2, 20204, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed Lekan Fatodu as the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission.

Sports facilities

Stadia

Other facilities

  • Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba
  • Epe Creation Centre
  • Sari Iganmu Mini Stadium, Iganmu
  • Ijede Mini Stadium, Ijede
  • Amuto Playing Ground
  • Isheri Swimming Pool/Football
  • Abesan Stadium
  • Jalisco Mini Stadium, Oshodi
  • Orile Iganmu Playing Ground

Sports associations

The commission oversees 44 sports associations, which are primarily responsible for grassroots sports development.

See also

References

  1. "About Lagos State Sports Commission". Lagos State Sports Commission. January 5, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Lagos State Sports Commission Launches Active Exercise Challenge – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  3. "Official Lagos State Website | The best place to find government services and information". lagosstate.gov.ng. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Oloruntade, Ganiu (February 22, 2021). "Sanwo-Olu Reconstitutes Board Members Of Sports Commission". Blackbox Nigeria. Retrieved January 4, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Lekan Fatodu Appointed DG Lagos Sport Commission – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  6. Telegraph, New (February 2, 2024). "Fatodu Appointed DG Lagos Sport Commission By Sanwo-Olu". New Telegraph. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  7. "Lagos to build 5 new stadia – Commissioner". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  8. "On Lagos' sports development initiatives". Business Day. November 15, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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