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The Akwa Ibom Stadium-The facts you need to know


Architectural master piece

The contract for the design and construction of the Akwa Ibom Stadium was awarded to a structural engineering firm based in Nigeria, Julius Berger Nigeria. They were responsible for the architectural design, execution planning, as well as constructional supervision of the stadium, and even its maintenance. The stadium located on 36.3 hectares of land has some unique features such as , collapsible seats, bullet proof VIP/VVIP sections, digital playback screens ,two digital score boards,, digital flood lights, and 30 emergency exits.
The contract for the construction of the Akwa Ibom International Stadium complex and Games Village was awarded in 2012 to Julius Berger and was completed in 2014. The newly inaugurated 30,000 Akwa Ibom capacity ultra modern multipurpose sports complex stadium that is considered of world class level and (one of) the finest stadium(s) in Africa was modeled after Allianz Arena in Germany
The inauguration hosted three heads of States – President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire.


Structure



Akwa-Ibom stadium under construction


The stadium structure is in two-tiered structure/phases which includes a 400m-running track for athletic events, and is the pilot part of Uyo Sports Park development, and is enclosed by a white triangular-shaped outer covering that encircles the whole spectator stand. It’s East Stand and Curves can seat approximately 22,500 people. The Governors’ Lounge has sitting capacity for between 30 and 40 VVIPs and is located in the Grand Stand on Level Two, Spaces to the left and right of the Governors’ Lounge are the VIP Lounges that can play host to 60 – 70 people.
 It is constructed to carry little more than 30,000 spectators whether for soccer or track and field events, while the Grand Stand can comfortably accommodate about 7,500 spectators, including the VIP/VVIPs. There is also a six-lane track built specifically for athletes to train.


Safety

The stadium at night


The Akwa Ibom International Stadium meets the International safety standards requirements; it is equipped closed circuit security cameras, emergency service units (to enable exit within 6 minutes), as well as crowd control steel fencing. There are also stand-by fire-fighting equipment and metal detectors which have been put in place to avoid any misfortunes.


Facilities



World class facilities


The Stadium itself consists of:
  • 30,000 capacity covered main bowl
  • Bullet Proof VVIP/VIP areas
  • Box office
  • Media facilities
  • Two scoreboards that comprise electronic scoreboard and video facilities for replays
  • Floodlights
  • Eight-lane 400m standard track
  • Warm-up facility with six-lane 400m track
  • A standby power supply system
  • 30 emergency exit points
  • 7,500 seater Grand Stand
  • Helipad
  • Two dressing rooms
  • Ambulance bay

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