Akwa ibom state agog for the commissionig of new stadium

The new Akwa ibom stadium as 36 exits and the main bowl is capable of draining out flood water 20 minutes after a heavy downpour. The main turf is made up of natural grass to conform with international standards, sinceartificial pitch is not desirable or acceptable.The Akwa Ibom international stadium has a seating capacity of 30,000, costs N16 billion and will provide jobs to 5,000 people, apart from giving the state a hosting right to international sporting events.This stadium complex sits upon a massive 32 hectares of land. The main bowl consists of a four-tier terrace seating arrangement, all covered. There are two parking lots; VIP and bus parking areas with VIP access and public access; coffee-shops, shops, restaurants and a banquet-hall.It has an eight-lane 400 metres standard track including complete athletics facilities in the segmentof 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 I 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 naturallyventilated entrance lobby for VVIP guest while LevelII within the grand area accommodates the VVIP reception area viewing lounges, catering service and conveniences.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 kiosksas well as a service concourse to the upper tier seating.The stadium 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.