The Lagos State government has said it is planning to build five stadia with the aim of marketing the state in sports tourism.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde said this while unveiling Lagos as the Host City, Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2016.

He said the cost were already included in the state’s budget.

Ayorinde said that the government was sponsoring the 2nd Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, holding from Dec. 13 to Dec. 18 at the Eko Atlantic.

He said, “As you can see, FC Barcelona Youth Academy had started in Lagos because Barca has an ally in the state.

“The state government has planned a package for the Yuletide which will commence immediately the competition ended with the first ever Lagos City Carnival.

“It will also organise the Lagos State fiesta which will hold simultaneously in Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island divisions, ending on Dec. 31.

“This year’s events have been well planned to ensure that people relaxed and enjoyed themselves during the Christmas and New year festivities under tight security.”

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