The over N52 million Olympic size Anambra Swimming Pool constructed three years ago by the state government has become a recluse of its initial self following the abandonment of the facility.
Recall that the swimming pool was constructed in 2020 for the 12th Biennial Police Games held between February 29 and March 2nd that year.
When New Telegraph correspondent visited the swimming pool located at the Alex Ekwueme Square as well as the Handball and Basketball facilities it was discovered that rodents and reptiles have taken over the area with weeds almost overgrowing the changing room and toilet facilities in the place.
Also, the swimming pool proper has its walls being pulled off due to lack of maintenance and has not been in use since after the Police Games with grasses growing inside the pool.
When contacted the Anambra state Chairman of the Sports Writers Association SWAN Mr Tony Orji noted that the facility is under the office of the Secretary to the State Government SSG being the office in charge of all the facilities at Alex Ekwueme Square.
“This is under the Secretary to the State Government SSG and this is because the Alex Ekwueme Square is under that office and not under the office of the Chairman Anambra State Spots Development Commission.”
