Lamwo district has secured 11 acres of land for the construction of a stadium in a move aimed at strengthening sports development and nurturing young talent across the district.
The land, located in Kamama East village, Kamama parish in Padibe town council, Lamwo district has been set aside for the establishment of a modern sports facility that local leaders say will transform sporting activities and create opportunities for young people.
Lamwo Resident District Commissioner, William Komakech, welcomed the development, describing it as a major step toward improving sports infrastructure in the district.
However, Komakech emphasized the need for a comprehensive master plan to guide the development of the proposed facility.
“A standard stadium requires proper planning. It should include facilities such as spectator stands, dressing rooms, sanitation facilities, and proper security infrastructure,” Komakech said.
“As district leadership, we will support the process and lobby for funding to ensure the stadium is constructed,” he added.
He stated that the stadium should meet national standards, with facilities such as a football pitch, athletics track, changing rooms for players and referees, offices, parking space, sanitation facilities, perimeter fencing, and proper drainage systems.
Padibe town council LC3 chairperson, Obalim Richard Omoo, urged the district council to formally engage the National Council of Sports to support the project and ensure it aligns with national sports development standards.
“The district council should ensure that it writes to the National Council of Sports so that the implementation process can begin and technical guidance is provided for the stadium development,” Obalim said.
The Chairperson of the area land committee in Padibe town council, Aluku James, appealed to district authorities to fast-track development of the land, saying the stadium would greatly support talent development among youth in Lamwo.
“This land was secured to promote sports in the district. We appeal to the district leadership to move quickly and begin development so that our youth can benefit from better sports facilities,” Aluku said.
The LC I chairperson of Kamama East village, Ocan Milton, said residents offered the land in good faith and hope it will be put to productive use.
“We offered this land for the benefit of the community. We hope the district ensures it is developed so that our youth can access better sports facilities and opportunities,” Ocan said.
Meanwhile, the LCII chairperson of Kamama Parish, Opio Peter, revealed that the land already has a title, which will simplify planning and development processes.
“The land is titled, and once the stadium is developed it will also help generate revenue for the government through sports events and other activities,” Opio explained.
Lamwo District Sports Officer, Oweka George said the availability of land for a stadium gives the district an opportunity to organize competitive sports and host district and regional tournaments in the future.
He added that the facility should include multipurpose playgrounds, administrative offices, medical rooms for athletes, media space, and adequate security infrastructure to meet modern standards.
The chairperson of the Acholi and Lango District Sports Officers Association, Mathew Dicken Canamita who also serves as the Omoro District Sports Officer said the association will work with the National Council of Sports to push for the project in national sports budgeting.
“We shall follow up this matter with the National Council of Sports so that the stadium project is considered in national planning and budgeting for sports infrastructure,” Canamita said.
Lamwo and Kole districts are currently among the few districts in the Acholi and Lango sub-regions that have secured titled land specifically designated for stadium development, a step leaders believe will strengthen sports infrastructure and youth development in northern Uganda.
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