The Delta State Government has urged Nigerians, especially Deltans, to disregard reports that the Stephen Keshi Stadium, venue of the ongoing African Athletics Championship in Asaba, collapsed on Thursday.
According to the State Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah, contrary to the alarming report, it was the water tank beside the swimming pool inside the stadium, which is a distance from the main bowl that gave way.
He expressed surprise that any someone could write that the stadium collapsed whereas the venue was full to capacity and all activities for the day successfully completed.
Ukah cautioned those involved in writing falsehood to desist from such acts as it is capable of causing panic among the citizens.
He assured that the championship is continuing as scheduled and advised sports loving Deltans to come out in their numbers as they have been doing since the fiesta began and savour the remaining days of the competition.
The Commissioner stated that all relevant government agencies have long mobilised to the location to make an alternative arrangement to ensure continued supply of water to the various service points and needs in the stadium premises.
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