Yeah Its Ready! 16 billion naira, World Class Ibom Stadium set to be launched in Uyo

Akwa-Ibom state Governor, Dr. Godswill Akpabio will be launching the WORLD CLASS IBOM STADIUM tomorrow, 7th Nov, 2014. Also a friendly match between Nigeria and Ghana will open the Superb stadium to the world sport view of the beautiful city of Uyo.

The magneficent Akwa Ibom State Olympic Stadium was amazingly constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, It has 36 exits, the main bowl is capable of draining out flood water 20 minutes after a heavy downpour. The main turf is made up of natural grass to conform with international standards, since artificial pitch is not desirable or acceptable. 

The Akwa-Ibom Olympic Sized stadium is with a sitting capacity of 30,000 and costs 16 billion naira and will provide jobs to five thousand people. This Superb stadium complex sits upon a massive 32 hectares of land. 

The main bowl consists of a 4-tier terrace seating arrangement, all covered, there will be two parking lots and access; VIP and bus parking areas, VIP access and public access, coffee-shops, shops, restaurants and banquet-hall. 

As well as eight-lane 400metres standard track including complete athletics facilities in the segment of the field. Coming in three levels, the grand stand area will accommodate the Very Very Important Person (VVIP) and Very Important Person (VIP) Lounges. Other facilities within the Grand Stand Area, especially level 1 are team changing rooms, collective changes rooms, offices, meeting room for team meetings, administrative and technical services as well as covered parking spaces. Essentially, the level also accommodates a natural ventilated entrance lobby for VVIP guest while Level II within the grand area accommodates the VVIP reception area viewing lounges, catering service and conveniences. While level III is dedicated for public spectators of grand stand west and their respective service facilities.

The stadium is enclosedin a white triangular shaped out skin that wraps around the entire stands area made of acrylic glass. The façade of the Grand Stand, which is also of acrylic glass, are of vertical panels. During matches or event nights, the façade of the Grand Stand will be illuminated in various colours. See more photos after the cut...