Hw i wish d governor called Wada can learn frm dis

kennygee: I have heard that Akwa Ibom has been completely transformed, Kogi state Governor is still Comatose and no one is saying anything about it.

But it's none of my business.

Oma307: Hw i wish d governor called Wada can learn frm dis

I am also wishing o.

Cn u tell me a complete meaningful projects, d man has done in d state

Atouke:
kogi state has a lot of industries and jobs dangote cement is there providing jobs and the ajoukuta steel mill is open again etc.

Drizhystc: Its a beautiful stadium,but the problem is maintenance

Every big project in akwa-ibom has maintenance included in the contract. The reason u hardly see bad roads in uyo. Julius berger , Niger pet ,ccecc all have maintenance teams who monitor the state of completed jobs in d state. this stadium wont be an exception .

Amen!

poiZon:





badoo, dont worry e go beta.
lets pray for GODSWILL not akpabio o to be done fully in akwaibom state come 2015.
this man knw man must surely be a thng of d past.
we shall get thr!

hensben: good one but why must they include track to every stadium in nigeria...it make it look like an olympics stadium and i hope it will not end like abuja stadium.

The track and field athletes would also use it for their meets. I think the govts consider it a waste of resources to build separate stadia for football and athletics

Eyop:
Don't mind them. The governor is only using just 1% of the state Allocation for all he's doing that's why he's doing all he can to make his candidate succeed him.

1% of state Allocation is building:
-1400km of roads and counting in the state
-an international airport with MRO facility,
-A bi- campus state University,
-4000 school buildings for primary and secondary schools,
-94% coverage electification of the state,
-The Ibom E library,
-Three internationally branded hotels :The le meridien hotel and Golf resort, the Hilton and sheraton hotel in Uyo and ikot ekpene respectively,
-5 new general hospitals
-a 294 bed specialist hospital
-4 flyovers
-34 bridges
-suspended bridge at ediene Abak.
-A four star FiFA category Akwa Ibom Stadium complex
-Ibom tropicana Entertainment centre
-brand new governors office and lodge
-brand new Deputy governors lodge an office
-brand new state banquent hall
-An international purpose built govt press centre
-over 5000 rural development projects including bore holes, town halls, transformers etc
-Urban renewal and beautification projects with several breathtaking rounabouts in the state and a plaza at ikot Ekpene.
-A police and navy secondary schools built by the state government for those agencies to manage
-A 191MW gas fired power station at Ikot Abasi.
-digitalization of Akwa Ibom broadcasting coperation
-Brand new mega goss printing press and a giant warehouse and operational Hqtrs for the state owned newspaper cooperation the poineer
- etc
Akpabio must be a miracle worker or a magician to achieve all this and more projects too numerous to mention and pay all the civil servants in the state with just 1% of the state allocation.SMH

CFCfan:
The track and field athletes would also use it for their meets. I think the govts consider it a waste of resources to build separate stadia for football and athletics

Its a quidditch Stadium..



Meanwhile, wetin you dey do online?! Shouldnt you be in church praying for Chelsea?!


Burnley say dem wan use una set example for the rest of the teams ..

Okijajuju1:


Its a quidditch Stadium..



Meanwhile, wetin you dey do online?! Shouldnt you be in church praying for Chelsea?!


Burnley say dem wan use una set example for the rest of the teams ..

Lwkmd. Example indeed.
Chelsea will win by 3-0

jazzydee:

-1% of state Allocation is building: 1400km of roads in the state
-an international airport with MRO facility,
-A bi- campus state University,
-4000 school buildings for primary and secondary schools,
-94% coverage electification of the state,
-The Ibom E library,
-Three internationally branded hotels :The le meridien hotel and Golf resort, the Hilton and sheraton hotel in Uyo and ikot ekpene respectively,
-5 new general hospitals
-a 294 bed specialist hospital
-4 flyovers
-34 bridges
-suspended bridge at ediene Abak.
-A four star FiFA category Akwa Ibom Stadium complex
-Ibom tropicana Entertainment centre
-brand new governors office and lodge
-brand new Deputy governors lodge an office
-brand new state banquent hall
-An international purpose built govt press centre
-over 5000 rural development projects including bore holes, town halls, transformers etc
-Urban renewal and beautification projects with several breathtaking rounabouts in the state and a plaza at ikot Ekpene.
-A police and navy secondary schools built by the state government for those agencies to manage
-A 191MW gas fired power station at Ikot Abasi.
- etc
Akpabio must be a miracle worker or a magician to achieve all this and more with just 1% of the state allocation.SMH

No mind am

To be completely truthful that stadia is by far better than STAMFORD BRIDGE in London. (Nice development).

Any other state receiving the federal allocation akwa ibom is receiving. could do even more provided its a governor that loot and leave some change for the state.

Its a normal thing that should b done on average. maintainance will really be a problem.

for the past three years, i have been to ph, calabar, uyo and yenagoa, i realise realised akwa ibom state is just trying to imitate there father state - cross river.
i don't think they can catch up with them in the next decade.

prestigious states to visit in the various geo-political zones:
south-south : ph, calabar.

southwest: lagos, ibadan

southeast: enugu, awka

north central: lokoja, jos

northwest and Northeast: kaduna, kano.

REASONS WHY AKWA IBOM SHOULD SURPASS OTHER STATES IN NIGERIA. IN DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
1.She is one of the smallest state in nigeria with huge allocation if not the smallest.

2.good number of. her people are scattered outside the state.

3. Its leaders are fund of mimicking cross river culture of maintenance but cant keep up.
AND MANY MORE. NO TIME TO CONTINUE.

You guys singing the praises of Akwa Ibom should take a chill pill please. Further more, never make the mistake of comparing the state with other non oil producing states. The proper comparison should be with other oil producing states. Do you know that besides the regular monthly allocation Akwa Ibom gets together with every state, it goes further to get huge sum from the 13% derivation funds solely reserved for oil producing states? And from the records, Akwa Ibom gets a larger share of the derivation fund than other oil states. Do you know that the five eastern states put together, for example, does not get half of what Akwa Ibom gets as revenue from the derivation fund? Go and check the records, it is there for every one to see.

Mind you, i'm not begrudging the state, they deserve every penny they get. My only issue is that all these praise singing and comparisons with states that depend solely on meager monthly federal allocation, should be put in proper perspective. Get to know the figure Akwa Ibom gets from the feds, compare it with what other states, especially the non oil producing states, and conclude for yourself if the exercise makes sense in the first place. I believe that the proper comparison should be done with the states that gets extra funds from the derivative fund.

For the Akwa Ibomites, you will be doing yourself and your state a big disservice, if you do not endeavor to find out if the pace of development going on now in your state is commensurate with what it gets from the fed. Your governor may be a performing governor, but is the rate of development at par with the amount he receives? Ask yourself that.

Akwa Ibom is not to be compared with any state in the south west ,they all combined received less that Akwa Ibom on monthly allocation. They are more than Akwa Ibom in population,Akwa Ibom is just 4.8million,Though commend him on rapid development of Akwa Ibom but with thorough scritiny,he will be the most corrupt,he had earned trillions in life of his admnistration. For me , they re all vagabonds and corrupts.

gabrielmorinho: Any other state receiving the federal allocation akwa ibom is receiving. could do even more provided its a governor that loot and leave some change for the state.

Its a normal thing that should b done on average. maintainance will really be a problem.

for the past three years, i have been to ph, calabar, uyo and yenagoa, i realise realised akwa ibom state is just trying to imitate there father state - cross river.
i don't think they can catch up with them in the next decade.

prestigious states to visit in the various geo-political zones:
south-south : ph, calabar.

southwest: lagos, ibadan

southeast: enugu, awka

north central: lokoja, jos

northwest and Northeast: kaduna, kano.

REASONS WHY AKWA IBOM SHOULD SURPASS OTHER STATES IN NIGERIA. IN DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
1.She is one of the smallest state in nigeria with huge allocation if not the smallest.

2.good number of. her people are scattered outside the state.

3. Its leaders are fund of mimicking cross river culture of maintenance but cant keep up.
AND MANY MORE. NO TIME TO CONTINUE.

Keep resting on your past achievement cross river state! Akwa Ibom in just 14 yrs of Attah and Akpabio has caught up with cross river if not surpass cross river. If Akwa Ibomites withdraw their investment for Cross River the whole state will grind to a halt. Akwa Ibomites run things in Cross river private sector thats for a fact i have been there.
If the pace of development in Akwa Ibom continues in the next 10 yrs no state in the SS will see the brake light of Akwa Ibom inculding the older and more established states.

Rochas Okorocha you are still in nursery, see Akpabio your mate graduating from University with good CGP.

sirjohnson: Meanwhile, an Abuja lawyer has just sued Jonathan. Read it HERE

The Bokos are bombing, the Ebola is killing, we are launching stadium.

Dumb.

jazzydee:
what about it?

I would like to know if the project has been stopped for now or work is still ongoing (actively).

Adesiji77:

I would like to know if the project has been stopped for now or work is still ongoing (actively).

last time i was at the site some months back they were working on the second floor of the building. I dont know what the current situation is. But here is a like to the state information ministry they are very quick in responding to inquiries about their state projects you can channel your question there: https://www.facebook.com/AKSMinistryOfInformation

Eyop:

Guy forget all the long list. Those that understand what i meant by 1% of the state allocation won't argue on it.

you mean those that understand the magician that Akpabio is to use one percent of allocation to achieve all he has done? Only one person used 2 fishes and 5 loaves of bread to feed multitudes and we all know who that was. Gov.Akpabio is a mere mortal and not a miracle worker and hence there is no way he would accomplish all that with 1% of state allocation.
If you are critic of the governor find a new material to criticize him with for this your 1% argument is the most silly argument i have ever herd. thats a free advise.

PDP Odudu. Akpabio you have tried. People claim you have stolen money, at least you eat it alone and share it amongst your brethren instead of using it to fund APC just like some idiot in Rivers State is doing.

Build the roads ooooo. Please Complete Eket Etinan Road Dualization as well as Etinan Ekom Iman Road Dualization. Then we shall worship and support whoever you anoint as a governor from EKET Senatorial district. I shall work to make it happen!!!!!!!!!! Akwa ibom Isongo OOO Anang MMa!!!! Ekid Idediongo ooooo. Ukpakip Oro Anyiii. I take God beg you!!!

Itydee: PDP Odudu. Akpabio you have tried. People claim you have stolen money, at least you eat it alone and share it amongst your brethren instead of using it to fund APC just like some idiot in Rivers State is doing.

Build the roads ooooo. Please Complete Eket Etinan Road Dualization as well as Etinan Ekom Iman Road Dualization. Then we shall worship and support whoever you anoint as a governor from EKET Senatorial district. I shall work to make it happen!!!!!!!!!! Akwa ibom Isongo OOO Anang MMa!!!! Ekid Idediongo ooooo. Ukpakip Oro Anyiii. I take God beg you!!!

are you from that area whats the level of construction on that road presently?

....and Uduaghan is there commissioning a swimming pool....

This is a spectacle

Eyop:

Like i said you won't understand and there's no point arguing with you. Do you know that the cost of Uyo Stadium according to the uncommon looter is #62Billion? Normally this shouldn't be more than #3.5Billion. And for your information,i am an insider and i know what's going on.

ince her creation in 1987, it is trite to say that Akwa Ibom State has not benefited from any significant economic boom through national or international sporting activities hosted by the Nigerian Government. The apparent limitation has been a gross lack of facilities in hosting such sporting activities. The major sporting edifice in the state, the Uyo township stadium before Governor Godswill Akpabio did not even have a sitting facility or have an internationally acceptable grassing to host football events. The only activity which the township stadium was known for hosting was the Mobil track and field games. But with the advent of the Akpabio administration, the stadium experienced a face lift, the terraces were fixed and the state box was upgraded to an appreciable standard. The quality of the field and the dressing rooms has improved, likewise the track and field facilities.

As a man of vision, Governor Akpabio stepped on the plate knowing the sports sector in the State had suffered from perennial economic deprivation. As a result of the absence of funding in the sector, the State was never considered in the past to host important tournaments because lack of good sporting facilities. To make the difference, Governor Akpabio deemed it fit to propose the building of an Olympic sized stadium in the State.

In many countries of the world, Governments spend large amounts of public money to attract sporting events or host teams to their domain. This chapter begins an exploration of public policy decisions regarding investments in sports by laying a foundation that focuses on the economic impacts of stadiums, teams, and events. This focus provides an essential grounding for the evaluation of public investment decisions that are often framed in the context of economic development policy. And this has turned around the fortunes of many countries and private entrepreneurs who are involved in such investment around the world.

The expenditure of public money on sport facilities and events is an international phenomenon that occurs at every level of government. The government of Portugal spent $732 million to host Euro 2004, the European soccer championship. Public money paid for the construction of seven new stadiums in a country about the size of the state of Indiana. Portugal’s spending paled in comparison with the cost associated with the 2002 World Cup, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. To prepare for the event, various Japanese localities built 7 new stadiums and renovated 3 others at a cost of $4.5 billion. South Korea spent $2 billion on 10 new facilities.

Olympic spending dwarfs even these figures. The Greek government spent $12.8 billion to hold the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, and the Chinese government invested over $43 billion for the Beijing Games in 2008 . Cities take on construction projects long before they are awarded host status.

Recent spending on stadiums for top-level professional teams has generated a great deal of attention. Between 2000 and 2009, 31 major-league stadiums and arenas opened across urban America at a public cost of approximately $8 billion. And in measuring the indices of profits and job creation, let’s take the China Olympics for a case study, The total spending of the Beijing Olympics is at par with that of the 2004 Athens Games. We’re able to exceed the original target as the sponsors were so good,” said Jiang, “the Games made a profit of at least $ 16 million USD after deducting $ 1.609 bn USD of spending from the income of $ 1.625 bn USD and created jobs for over a million people. After the event, the stadium’s annual income stands at 11 million USD and the jobs provided stood at six hundred thousand.

The Akwa Ibom State Olympic Stadium under construction with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, as the contractor handling the project, on completion would have 36 exits and that the main bowl would be capable of draining out flood water 20 minutes after a heavy downpour. The main turf would be made of natural grass to conform with international standards, since artificial pitch is neither desirable nor acceptable. The Akwa Ibom Olympic Sized stadium has a sitting capacity of 30,000 and costs 16 billion naira and will provide jobs to five thousand people. This stadium complex sits upon a massive 32 hectares of land. The main bowl will consist 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.

In the levels, there are also provisions for entrances to the East Stand and curves. The concourses include toilets, first aid stations and stairs to the upper levels. There are kiosks for spectators’ food and beverage facilities, facilities for the spectators for the upper tier seating including toilets and kiosks as well as a service concourse to the upper tier seating.

The stadium will be enclosed by 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.

Governor Akpabio says the stadium will be ready in 2014. By December next year, ‘’we should be jumping in the new stadium. The stadium is being handled by world class Construction Company. The design is such that it brings it in line with international standard. We also brought in an innovation; we have an entertainment hall per floor within stadium. We also included Banquet Hall. The reason we’re doing that is that we want the stadium to be functional all year round, not only when we have football matches. It would also help the stadium management to generate internal revenue because as people make use of the hall for events, seminars or retreats and all that, they’re also paying money to the stadium management. What we’re putting up is the first of its kind in Africa and that’s why it’s uncommon’’ he concluded.

The Olympic sized Stadium will present to sport lovers a place to relish live international tournaments. And henceforth, anytime any tournament will be hosted by the Nigerian Nation, Akwa Ibom State will not be deprived the benefits and money that such events will bring to Nigeria.

Apart from the economic boom through sporting activities, the Stadia will also provide arena for human empowerment through sport development, as youngsters will be discovered in different sectors of Sport and become professionals, earning a living from their talents. Apart from the creation of over five thousand jobs for daily staffers, the stadium will provide two hundred thousand jobs during major tournaments. The stadium is constructed with a left over space for periodic expansion, the foundation of the site can be expand to sixty thousand sitting capacity, so every other department of the stadium can be expanded to double their capacity. Governor Akpabio’s tag team designed this stadium with deep insight and vision, leaving room for expansion as it is the international best practice.

The main bowl of the stadium is at 75 percent completion now. There is strong assurances from the the construction firm , Julius Berger that the project will be handed over to the government and good people of Akwa Ibom State by the last quarter of 2014 .

In all, it is difficult to measure the economic benefits of a project as massive as the Akwa Ibom Olympic Stadium, especially if one views it in terms of very simple equations responding to specific challenges. A vivid illustration is like viewing a new road that connects an industrial development to a new port. It would be hard to justify the efficacy of the project measured simply by time saved in traffic. But take a wider view of increased productivity, exports and jobs, and it becomes clear that such a road actually provides exceptional value.

Governor Akpabio has set agenda of economic prioritisation. He knows that building infrastructure will strengthen and increase the economy of the State, provide jobs and yield more revenues to the State through direct and indirect taxation. The Akwa Ibom Olympic Stadium is one of such infrastructure, which will bring about the economic rejuvenations of the State’s economy and empower the people through sports development. It is indeed laudable.
http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/11/the-essence-of-akwa-ibom-olympic-stadium/

Eyop:

Like i said you won't understand and there's no point arguing with you. Do you know that the cost of Uyo Stadium according to the uncommon looter is #62Billion? Normally this shouldn't be more than #3.5Billion. And for your information,i am an insider and i know what's going on.

There is no way that stadium costs N62bn I read somewhere that the AKSG spent under N20bn for the stadium complex.

I love this man called GEJ.
He is the best thing that has ever happened in Nigeria.
Long live Federal Republic Of Nigeria and GEJ till the world ends.

now mr insider prove to us where the governor said the stadium will cost N62b. stop spreading rumours di is God O!

kennygee: I have heard that Akwa Ibom has been completely transformed, Kogi state Governor is still Comatose and no one is saying anything about it.

But it's none of my business.

Are you from Kogi state?

proudly Akwa Ibom, Annang Nation for that matter !