Senator Tokunbo Abiru Inspects Ongoing Construction of SAIL Innovation Lab and Sports Centre in Ibeju-Lekki

Senator Tokunbo Abiru Inspects Ongoing Construction of SAIL Innovation Lab and Sports Centre in Ibeju-Lekki

Lagos, Nigeria — Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction of the SAIL Innovation Lab and Sports Centre in Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki. This visit comes just days after he announced the planned construction of roads and schools in Ikorodu.

The expansive facility, situated on a 6,000-square-meter plot near the Lekki Free Trade Zone, features a 350-seat sports complex with a standard football pitch, basketball court, indoor sports facilities

for table tennis and snooker, as well as changing rooms and a catering service area. The Innovation Lab will accommodate 200 trainees, with operational offices on both the ground and first floors.

Senator Abiru, accompanied by key officials including Chief Impact Consultant for the SAIL Innovation Lab, Mr. Deji Abisola, Media Aide Mr. Enitan Olukotun, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Chairman Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, and Lekki Local Government Development Area (LCDA) Chairman Hon. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali, toured the site along with community leaders.

Speaking after the inspection, Senator Abiru emphasized the project’s focus on youth development, stating, “This facility is designed to harness the creativity of our youths. Beyond sports, we are integrating the SAIL Innovation Lab to align our young people with global trends in innovation, technology, and digital skills. The same faculty training youth at our main center in Ikorodu will be here as well.”

Ibeju-Lekki LGA Chairman, Hon. Olowa, expressed his gratitude to Senator Abiru for the initiative, highlighting the project's significance to the community. "On behalf of the people of Ibeju-Lekki, I want to thank the distinguished Senator for bringing this innovative project to our local government. It is a significant step in supporting youth development and innovation," he said.

The project is expected to be completed before the end of 2024.