Plateau Governor Appeals to Tinubu to Complete Jos Stadium

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to help complete the Zaria Road International Stadium in Jos, a project that has been stalled for nearly four decades. The stadium, which began construction in 1988, has remained unfinished despite commitments from successive administrations. Mutfwang made the appeal during the All Progressives Congress North-Central presidential campaign rally held at the stadium.

The governor believes that completing the stadium will boost sports development, youth empowerment, and economic activities in Plateau State and the North-Central region. He noted that the facility will provide modern sporting infrastructure, create opportunities for young athletes, and serve as a hub for discovering and developing sporting talents. Mutfwang emphasized that Plateau State has significant sporting potential and needs adequate infrastructure to support young people interested in various sports.

The Zaria Road Stadium project was initiated in 1988 with an initial mobilisation fee of N10 million paid to the contractor. However, the project has suffered decades of delays, with successive administrations unable to deliver the facility as planned. An investigation by Premium Times in November 2026 revealed that equipment acquired for the project had deteriorated, including unused imported facilities. The stadium also lacks essential infrastructure, such as completed spectator seating.

Ahead of the APC rally, the stadium received a fresh coat of paint, drawing renewed public attention to the unfinished project. Mutfwang's appeal has revived calls for renewed investment in sports infrastructure and accountability for abandoned public projects across the country. The completion of the stadium is expected to provide Plateau athletes with improved training and competition facilities, creating opportunities for sporting events and economic activities.

The governor urged Tinubu to intervene in the project, which has been a major infrastructure concern in the state. He also assured the President of Plateau residents' support for his re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. Mutfwang believes that federal intervention will help transform the facility into a lasting asset for Plateau State and the country.

The completion of the stadium is expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy, creating job opportunities and boosting economic prosperity. The governor emphasized that the timely completion of the stadium will benefit young people and sports lovers in Plateau, while also stimulating economic activities across the state and the North-Central region.

Mutfwang's appeal to Tinubu highlights the need for renewed investment in sports infrastructure and accountability for abandoned public projects. The governor's call for action has revived hopes that the 38-year-old stadium will finally be completed, providing a lasting legacy for Plateau State and the country.

Key points

• The Zaria Road International Stadium project was initiated in 1988 with an initial mobilisation fee of N10 million.
• The stadium has lacked essential infrastructure, including completed spectator seating.
• The completion of the stadium is expected to provide Plateau athletes with improved training and competition facilities.