Blue3k:
Seriously how much revenue does the stadium generate? People celebrate this project without considering economic benefits derived from this project. That's why they are so ready for another stadium to be built in Eket.

yes o!!! Eket need sth

OsuMmanu1:
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Shatap

No mind am. He's not worried about his state benue bin rape serially by bad leadership

A state governor is using 250 million DOLLARS to build a stadium and someone is saying it will attract foreign investment. Please tell us, do you think foreign investment is better than dangote investment? how do you use 250 MILLION DOLLARS for attraction rather than investment? why do you think anything foreign would be best and not local?

Sometimes I think 1dollar =1000naira might be a good brain reformatting mechanism for Nigerians.

Well it is a very nice write up, but many fans still came from outside the state to watch the match.
Many hotels were fully booked. We know the stadium project was done with a motive to steal as well as boosting tourism in the state.

shervydman:

if u carefully read the post....it is stated that majority of the spectators are ibomites, most of them don't need to lodge in a hotel. only the opponent team will be lodged. unless Nigeria is hosting a competition, it is not generating anything compared to the amount spent on the stadium.

it is not even an ultra modern sport complex....WTF!

egopersonified:
A state governor is using 250 million DOLLARS to build a stadium and someone is saying it will attract foreign investment. Please tell us, do you think foreign investment is better than dangote investment? how do you use 250 MILLION DOLLARS for attraction rather than investment? why do you think anything foreign would be best and not local?

Sometimes I think 1dollar =1000naira might be a good brain reformatting mechanism for Nigerians.

92b is different from 250b
Even with that do you know how wealthy always boom is?

Would u prefer them to steal the money like they have been doing or build something tangible?

Did the same akpabio not build a hospital?

quickly:


92b is different from 250b
Even with that do you know how wealthy always boom is?

Would u prefer them to steal the money like they have been doing or build something tangible?

Did the same akpabio not build a hospital?

He built a hospital that he couldn't go to when he had a car collision in Abuja but rather opted to fly to London to be treated, just weeks after he commissioned an "empty world class specialist hospital"

Nigerdeltaboi:
let's look at it from this perspective, visitors troop in every time to watch the eagles play. Each visitor in my own estimation lodges in a hotel with the state owned Le Meridian getting full to the brim, essential products are bought by visiting individuals thereby stimulating the economy of the state as well as boasting tourism too.
As for the governor's cash donations all I can say is a big HABA !

When last did Nigeria win an international match with 4 : 0 ?

Do not overlook MOTIVATION .

Any amount on this stadium above $100m is inflation .

Blue3k:


Source: http://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2017/09/02/the-opportunity-cost-of-the-godswill-akpabio-international-stadium-by-inibehe-effiong/

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According to wikipedia the cost of the stadium was or is 96million dollars ..except you are among the cabinet members that executed the project,i refused to believe the cost price you stated

barrayz:

According to wikipedia the cost of the stadium was or is 96million dollars ..except you are among the cabinet members that executed the project,i refused to believe the cost price you stated

Ventures Africa quoted that price. That's more creditable that Wikipedia.

Medicine after death

richidinho:



Bro! Save your strength, don't just mind them, a state that hardly welcome up to 500 visitors in a month before Akpabio's era, they have forgotten that there was a Governor before Akpabio

Inibeghe or whatever is his name shld get ready to contest as governor in 2019 let's see how popular he is, nonsense!

Udom has 8yrs to govern the state, we are not disappointed in him, he is doing very well

Bringing people to the state during matches in the stadium is a very good way to market the state and show to the world that we are peaceful people, that alone can attract Foreign direct investments to the state

I quite agree with this.

Nigerdeltaboi:
I did read the post and of course majority of the spectators will be ibomites na.
I haven't been to the stadium but I watched the past governor during the commissioning say it was equipped with lawn tennis courts and other games likewise cafes too. it will be foolhandy to expect sudden returns moreover that facility was built to provide sporting exposure to ibomites.
Politics and corruption may have taken place which cannot be ruled out, IMO the construction of the stadia is not a waste.

A BLATANT LIE; THAT STADIUM IS AS EMPTY AS A TRUCK WITHOUT LOADS. VERY VERY EMPTY, BUT IT WAS COMMISSIONED. AKPABIO IS THE GREATEST "SCAMMER" OF THE 21ST CENTURY. ALMOST ALL THE PROJECTS HE COMMISSIONED HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED. SHAME ON HIM FOR DOING THIS EVIL TO US.

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While basking in the euphoria of Friday’s
victorious outing of the Super Eagles at the
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in
Uyo, let us bear in mind that the stadium is
owned by a state in Nigeria where pensioners
and retirees are dying without receiving their
gratuity and pensions.
Do not forget that in that same Akwa Ibom,
the next-of-kin of late primary school
teachers, between 1991 to date, have not
received their entitlements.

This is my own point of concern. Why would these be happening and our government are more concerned with showing off fake generosity traits. Charity begins at home they say, so let's feel it here in the State.

Blue3k:


Source: http://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2017/09/02/the-opportunity-cost-of-the-godswill-akpabio-international-stadium-by-inibehe-effiong/

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This write up contains so much lies.
The statdium was build with $96m and not the $250m you claimed. It is not a mono-stadium. See full detailed information about the stadium -. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godswill_Akpabio_International_Stadium

elnino3:


He built a hospital that he couldn't go to when he had a car collision in Abuja but rather opted to fly to London to be treated, just weeks after he commissioned an "empty world class specialist hospital"

Same way Buhari rushed out to UK for medics after collecting or budgeting N3.6b on state house clinic alone in 2016

iberrylee:
which one is your problem here? is it the amount spent building the stadium or the revenue that should be generated, you clumsy piglets will be the one to rant online that south Africa have world class stadium world class Airport but Nigeria does not have a good stadium now govt built one you are crying again..put yourself in apkabio shoe if u won't inflate such project like he does, oloshi forming holy holy, go and ask south Africa if the stadium is racking in billions for them mumu oshi

you are a learner....SA league is One of the most active infact Sport as a whole is SA gold. the stadia are always packed-full in any Sport. i repeat any Sport....soccer, cricket, rugby,... name it.

Sure thing the stadia are raising in money well

FIFA has requested South Africa and Senegal to replay the 2018 World Cup qualifier they finished in November a year ago, after the ref was prohibited for life for “coordinate control”.

Bafana, which played at home, won the match 2-1. Be that as it may, the outcome won’t remain, after move made against Ghanaian arbitrator, Jospeh Lamptey, was maintained by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

“The Bureau for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers requested a replay of the capability coordinate between South Africa and Senegal hung on 12 November 2016.

“This choice takes after the affirmation of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to maintain the lifetime boycott of match arbitrator, Jospeh Lamptey, for coordinate control, the decision forced by the FIFA Disciplinary and Appeal Committees.
Read more here http://www.naijatrending.com.ng/sports/fifa-orders-south-africa-senegal-to-replay-2018-world-cup-qualifier-2/

One crucial question to ask is will this stadium be properly maintained for the next 20yrs?. Take a look at the Abuja stadium

HoluwarTohbar:
You are Akwa Ibomites here should give it up already! For the first time in history Akwa Ibom became a beautiful bride most suitors wanted for marriage. Attah and Akpabio did a lot to announce the backward state.

How can anybody expect that stadium to begin to generate so much profit already? That Akwa Ibom is in the conversation in this century deserves commendation.

Yes of course some elements of corruption would have taken place as is cultural with our thieving politicians, to dismiss the honour and pride of place that stadium brings to Akwa Ibom is sheer politicking!

I guess Akpabio needed that project to immortalize his name rather than spend so much expanding the airport and other projects not started by him.

If not for the Calabar stadium, UJ Esuene's achievements in office would have been obliterated by the sands of time. So how much profit does the Calabar stadium rake in yearly?

Nothing wrong with the cash donations, they can afford it comfortably.

The writer is just playing politics as usual...I bet he is not myopic to see the multiplying effect and other positive attractions that stadium will afford the state in 20yrs to come.

ebikels:
One crucial question to ask is will this stadium be properly maintained for the next 20yrs?. Take a look at the Abuja stadium

I reliably gathered Julius beger is under obligation to maintain it for 10yrs but you black man now, tomorrow they will start owing them and they will pack up and go.

yaki84:

he promised them akwa utd players monies n he hasnt paid says who? R u akwa utd player?

Lol Governor Emanuel finally made good on his promise. Like I said before you don't know anything. 2 years after winning cup he pays them their cash. Then runs around promising money to players not employed by him. Before you dispute this it was reported by NAN first.

Gov Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Friday redeemed the N65 million pledge to the players, management and staff of Akwa United FC of Uyo who won the 2015 Federation Cup.

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/gov-emmanuel-redeems-n65m-pledge-akwa-united/

HoluwarTohbar:
You Akwa Ibomites here should give it up already! For the first time in history Akwa Ibom became a beautiful bride most suitors wanted for marriage. Attah and Akpabio did a lot to announce the backward state.

How can anybody expect that stadium to begin to generate so much profit already? That Akwa Ibom is in the conversation in this century deserves commendation.

Yes of course some elements of corruption would have taken place as is cultural with our thieving politicians, to dismiss the honour and pride of place that stadium brings to Akwa Ibom is sheer politicking!

I guess Akpabio needed that project to immortalize his name rather than spend so much expanding the airport and other projects not started by him.

If not for the Calabar stadium, UJ Esuene's achievements in office would have been obliterated by the sands of time. So how much profit does the Calabar stadium rake in yearly?

Nothing wrong with the cash donations, they can afford it comfortably.

The writer is just playing politics as usual...I bet he is not myopic to see the multiplying effect and other positive attractions that stadium will afford the state in 20yrs to come.

thank you for this post!
people who hate progress even if akpabio invested the money in building schools oppossers will still complain!

I don't know the economic benefit of this stadium but I do know that building this stadium is far better than looting that money and dumping it in a foreign bank!

i do not do dm send me a mail on stevethedancer at gmail

elnino3:


He built a hospital that he couldn't go to when he had a car collision in Abuja but rather opted to fly to London to be treated, just weeks after he commissioned an "empty world class specialist hospital"