The journey began on August 13, 2020, when Governor Makinde flagged off the remodeling project with a contract value of ₦5.58 billion, funded through the Alternate Project Funding Approach (APFA). 

 

 

By September 2021, the first phase was delivered, including the expansion of the main bowl's capacity to 10,000 seats, the installation of state-of-the-art floodlights for night matches, and the creation of a FIFA-standard media center and studio. The facility also received a modern scoreboard, VAR facilities, and four world-class changing rooms.

 

 

Beyond the main football arena, the upgrade included the remodeling of the Squash Hall and the construction of a new multipurpose hall for basketball, volleyball, handball, and gym activities. 

 

 

While the facility faced some maintenance challenges regarding its pitch quality later in 2023 and 2025, the structural transformation and commissioning were successfully achieved during the first mandate. The complex now serves as a central hub for various sporting disciplines, reflecting a significant upgrade from its previous moribund state.