Akwa Ibom Government has signed a 10-year contract with
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for the maintenance of Akwa Ibom International
Stadium billed for commissioning by President Goodluck Jonathan on November 6.
Governor Godswill Akpabio stated this Thursday when the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick and his team inspected the new stadium constructed and completed by Akpabio administration in the state.
Governor Godswill Akpabio stated this Thursday when the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick and his team inspected the new stadium constructed and completed by Akpabio administration in the state.
Commending the existing construction company for the speedy
realization of the project, he remarked, "I must commend Julius Berger and
congratulate the leadership of the new NFF President. This project is our
modest contribution towards athletics and the game of sports. The stadium is
built with sophisticated facilities and it is a project that has challenged
governance in Nigeria".
"So, I call on NFF to use the stadium in the best way
to give Nigeria a good image and I must let you know that training pitches are
available in the state for athletics", he enjoined.
Speaking earlier, the President of NFF, Mr. Pinnick, had
described the stadium as majestic, amazing with architectural edifice and the
first of its kind in West Africa, stressing that the project is trendier, a
pride to the Country and West Africa.
He assured that NFF would partner the state government for
realization of international sports to be played in the stadium, and called for
the maintenance of stadia in other states and the need for other states to
emulate the development achievements of Akwa Ibom State.
Mr. Pinnick, who hinted that the match between Nigeria Vs.
South Africa would be played at the stadium on November 19, this year, and
stressed that the project was long lasting, appealing to next administration of
the state to name the stadium after Governor Godswill Akpabio.
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