The management of the General Mathieu Kérékou stadium is now entrusted to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). The Council of Ministers this Wednesday, after having ruled on the offers, gave its agreement for the exploitation of the infrastructure by the professional club, Cotonou sports association omnisports of the CNSS.
The allocation of the General Mathieu Kérékou stadium to the CNSS meets the government’s vision “to concede the sports infrastructures to the large companies owning clubs”. The CNSS having made the request, will operate the stadium for the activities of its professional football club. “The Caisse’s offer is a source of guarantee for better management as well as for the modernization and compliance of the structure with international standards”. assure Beninese government.
The maintenance of the General Mathieu Kérékou stadium is also the responsibility of the company. “But, the daily management of a sports infrastructure not falling within the core business of the CNSS, it will proceed to the recruitment of a specialized company for its operation and maintenance”indicates the executive.
The management of the stadium will be under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports “supported by an exhaustive annual report to the Government”.