In a compelling call for smarter public spending on sports, the Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Facilities Construction, Ebi Egbe, has declared Full Polyurethane (Full PU) athletic tracks as the most prudent long-term investment for Nigeria's public stadia and school sports facilities.
The Case for Durability Over Cheap Alternatives
Speaking in an interview with The Guardian on 27 December 2025, Egbe, whose company is based in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, framed the choice of infrastructure as a matter of survival. He argued that in nations like Nigeria, where consistent maintenance is often a challenge, sustainability must be built into the project from the start.
"In countries where maintenance culture is weak, sustainability is not about promises, but it is about survival," Egbe stated. He positioned Full PU systems as the definitive solution, highlighting their near-zero maintenance dependency, absence of loose granules, resistance to erosion, and no need for routine re-texturing.
Long-Term Savings and Performance Guaranteed
Egbe detailed the superior technical and economic benefits of Full PU tracks. He emphasized their resilience, noting they withstand extreme heat, heavy rainfall, and overuse. Most importantly, he pointed to their extended service life of 15 to 20 years, which results in the lowest cost per year of use for government bodies.
"Unlike cheaper systems that fail within a few years, Full PU tracks are built to perform even when maintenance budgets disappear," he explained. This reliability, according to Egbe, translates directly into tangible benefits for public officials and citizens alike.
Benefits for Policymakers and Communities
For governors and other decision-makers, Egbe outlined a clear value proposition. Investing in Full PU athletic tracks leads to:
- Fewer failed projects and no embarrassing early deterioration.
- Significantly reduced recurrent expenditure on repairs and upkeep.
- Infrastructure that reliably serves athletes and local communities for decades.
"It is the most sustainable facility that survives neglect. Build it once, and use for decades," Egbe concluded, encapsulating his argument for a shift towards quality and longevity in Nigeria's sports infrastructure development. His advocacy presents a clear roadmap for avoiding wasteful spending and creating lasting assets for Nigerian sports.
