The Anambra state government has closed the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square Temporarily to effect reconstruction.
The state government through a statement signed by the state commissioner for Information, Chief Paul Nwosu, made this known to the public on Wednesday, 4th May, 2024.
The statement read:
DR. ALEX EKWUEME SQUARE CLOSED TEMPORARILY
This is to inform the public, especially the physical fitness lovers, that Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka is presently undergoing a transformational reconstruction by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR.
For this reason, the arena will be closed to the public until this exercise is completed in a couple of months.
Government regrets any inconveniences this could cause Ndi Anambra who flock there every morning and evening to engage in recreational sports or body exercises to be healthy.
Signed
Paul Nwosu
Commissioner for Information
4th June 2024
