What is the name of Akwa Ibom State Stadium?

Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

Name of stadium: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
30.000 at international matches
including 30.000 covered
Built: 2014
Formerly: Akwa Ibom International Stadium

Who built Uyo Stadium?

Julius Berger
Akwa Ibom Stadium, Uyo Utilizing in depth Nigeria knowhow, technical expertise and a global network of specialists, Julius Berger designed and built an internationally recognized stadium complex.

When was Akwa Ibom stadium built?

November 7, 2014Godswill Akpabio International Stadium / Opened

Is Akwa Ibom and Igbo?

The primary Igbo states in Nigeria are Anambra, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, and Enugu States. The Igbos also are more than 25% of the population in some Nigerian States like Delta State and Rivers State. Traces of the Igbo Culture and language could be found in Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States.

Which stadium is the biggest in Nigeria?

Onikan Stadium, Lagos is the oldest stadium in Nigeria….List.

Stadium Lagos National Stadium
Capacity 55,000
City Lagos
State/Territory Lagos

What language do Akwa Ibom speak?

Ibibio
Ibibio (proper) is the native language of the Ibibio people of Akwa Ibom State and Abia State, Nigeria, belonging to the Ibibio-Efik dialect cluster of the Cross River languages. The name Ibibio is sometimes used for the entire dialect cluster.

What is the first stadium in Nigeria?

Onikan Stadium, Lagos
probably for hosting your private occasions. From my list of stadiums in Nigeria, there about 62 of them – and Onikan Stadium, Lagos is the oldest stadium in Nigeria. The Onikan Stadium – otherwise now known as the Mobolaji Johnson Arena – is a multi-purpose stadium in Lagos.

How safe is Akwa Ibom International Stadium?

The Akwa Ibom International Stadium meets the required International safety standards; it has 30 emergency exit points to enable exit within 6 minutes, security cameras and a steel fencing for crowd control. Stand-by fire-fighting equipment is also readily available in addition to metal detectors put in place to forestall any misfortunes.

Where is the nest of Champions Stadium in Nigeria?

“The Nest of Champions” as the stadium is called was recently constructed in Uyo by the former Governor, Godswill Akpabio, and was officially opened with the then President, Goodluck Jonathan as the special guest of honour.

What is Godswill Obot Akpabio International Stadium?

The Akwa Ibom stadium was renamed as “Godswill Obot Akpabio International Stadium”, by Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel immediately after his inauguration ceremony on May 29, 2015, in the stadium.