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Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by bugs1(op): 5:00am On Nov 07, 2014
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godwin Akpabio, will be opening an Olympic-sized stadium in the state today.

The Akwa Ibom International Stadium which has been nicknamed the “Nest of Champions”,is located in Uyo, and is described as a 30,000 capacity ultra-modern complex modelled after the Allianz Arena in Germany.

Some of its features include:

All-natural grass
High-tech floodlights
Security cameras
36 emergency exits, bullet proof VVIP and VIP areas

The stadium will be opened with a friendly match between Super Eagles of Nigeria and Black Stars of Ghana today at 3pm, with notable dignitaries from all over in attendance.

See pictures
http://monitor9ja.com/2014/11/gov-akpabio-open-akwa-iboms-olympic-sized-stadium-today/
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by Nobody: 5:06am On Nov 07, 2014
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Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by KingTom(m): 5:38am On Nov 07, 2014
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Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by Raiders: 5:47am On Nov 07, 2014
Another elephant project by one of the most corrupt governor in Nigeria
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by DavidHume(m): 6:34am On Nov 07, 2014
Hmmm.......one can imagine ow gigantic the money that wld have been embezzled through this project....despite dat, i commend your good work gov akpabio
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by Applaner: 6:52am On Nov 07, 2014
and he said '' if u don't ve anything to do in de stadium during the commissioning, stay at home and watch through ur television set.''
Can u imagin
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by Nobody: 7:08am On Nov 07, 2014
Until it makes frontpage
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by econity(m): 7:21am On Nov 07, 2014
akpabio used 39.8bn to build a 30,000 seater capacity stadium dats too much compared to the sports village Govn Amaechi built and completed only wit 34bn 2 Olympic size swimming pool, 2 standard long tainis cout, 2 standard voly ball pitch 40,000 seater capacity standard stadium with xtra 2 training pitch etc.
#Whoisfoolingwho
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by paddymo(m): 8:21am On Nov 07, 2014
econity:
akpabio used 39.8bn to build a 30,000 seater capacity stadium dats too much compared to the sports village Govn Amaechi built and completed only wit 34bn 2 Olympic size swimming pool, 2 standard long tainis cout, 2 standard voly ball pitch 40,000 seater capacity standard stadium with xtra 2 training pitch etc.
#Whoisfoolingwho
Please have you checked the rating and ranking of the two contractors handling both stadium Julius Berger and Deux project Contractors. I will suggest you dont conclude rather, pay visit to both edifice and draw your conclusion.
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by Omolecturer(m): 8:40am On Nov 07, 2014
cool
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by fashrola(m): 3:15pm On Nov 07, 2014
Raiders:
Another elephant project by one of the most corrupt governor in Nigeria
You are the stupid person on earth... You are so dumb calling a completed stadium a white elephant project.... May amadioha strike that ur pea-size brain
Re: Gov. Akpabio To Open Akwa Ibom’s Olympic-sized Stadium Today by fashrola(m): 3:16pm On Nov 07, 2014
econity:
akpabio used 39.8bn to build a 30,000 seater capacity stadium dats too much compared to the sports village Govn Amaechi built and completed only wit 34bn 2 Olympic size swimming pool, 2 standard long tainis cout, 2 standard voly ball pitch 40,000 seater capacity standard stadium with xtra 2 training pitch etc.
#Whoisfoolingwho
You call that a stadium? lol..... who build such stadium again? I bet you that stadium is not up to international standard
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