The 55,000-seat National Stadium in Lagos was once considered the best in West Africa.
Major sporting events held there include the 1999 U-20 World Cup, the 1980 and 2000 Africa Cup of Nations, etc.
The 2000 AFCON, which Nigeria and Ghana co-hosted, was the main bowl's final big event after its capacity was decreased to 45,000 in 1999.
Sunday Dare, the minister of sports, issued an order last week to temporarily close the stadium.
This happened after one of the facility's enormous floodlights collapsed.
After a windstorm, the floodlight pillar caved in from the middle.
Perhaps more concerningly, Dare also disclosed that many of the stands were in a perilous state and might also collapse.
"We also paid for a professional report to examine the stands' integrity.
"And the assessment stated that 40% of the stands had cracks and that we would need to entirely pull them down because they are unsafe. Dare warned that if you fix brand-new chairs and people sit on them, they might fall apart.
The BBC employee Oluwashina Okeleji supports Dare's choice.
Yes, Okeleji says, "It was the right choice."
"This stadium has been unoccupied for well over 20 years. The stadium has hosted sizable religious groups, and a major catastrophe may have easily occurred.
He claimed that the stadium has structural flaws and that demolition would be less expensive than restoration.
Wale Agbede, Head of Sports at Plus TV, continues, "At this point, announcing it only makes it official.
"Because aside from skeleton activities, nothing has happened there for a very long period.
"Do I believe it's the best course of action to take? There was nothing to decide. However, it now depends on what is done next.
The possibility of privatizing the National Stadium has been raised.
Agbede concurred, saying, "It is apparent that they will not pay the sort of attention to that stadium from every action that has been made by consecutive governments and everyone who has been in charge of sports in Nigeria.
"Neither will they make the investment necessary to resurrect the stadium, either.
"Quite frankly, I don't think the National Stadium will be as required in 10-15 years if you consider the amount of work the Lagos state government has put into the Teslim Balogun Stadium, which is directly across from the National Stadium.
"I recognize the sentimental connection. Many people watched the Green Eagles as children.
"But I believe that placement in the center of Lagos makes that place a desirable asset, yet it is deteriorating.
"I am wholly in favor of it if a private investor has a sound proposal that may benefit the government and benefit the nearby Surulere community.
"If at all possible, I believe the stadium should be demolished. Consider what Arsenal accomplished at Highbury. Even though they went to the Emirates, a sizable portion of it was transformed into a sizable shopping complex with offices and shops, and it is still profitable.
"In my opinion, the asset ought to be transformed. Because what do private institutions stand to gain if you donate to them?The Teslim Balogun Stadium is available for use by any team that wishes to compete there, including the Super Eagles.
There is no need for deceit if the Lagos state government keeps the Teslim Balogun Stadium in good condition. If the Super Eagles are forced to pick a national stadium, Abuja's stadium ought to be it. Refresh it. If Lagos must be the destination, a stadium is nearby. Utilize that one.
Okeleji is in favor of Lagos serving as the national team's permanent home.
There are others who are always of the opinion that the Eagles should play their games around the nation. However, you must have a permanent residence.
"You can consider other nations in the region of Africa. They are never without a place to call home. The Eagles lack a home. And that might be one of the factors influencing how players perceive the national team psychologically.
"Playing in Lagos ought to be comparable to doing so at Wembley Stadium in London.
The time has come for us to rediscover who we are. The Lagos crowd is a different animal, and it can be challenging for visiting teams, said Okeleji.
