Uyo bubbles as Jonathan commissions Akwa Ibom Stadium

Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom state has literally come alive as no fewer than four Heads of Governments from across the West African sub region gather for the elaborate commissioning of one of the most magnificent sporting infrastructure in Africa-the Akwa Ibom international stadium..

President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR led Ghanaian leader, Dr. John Dramani Mahama and Ivorian Head of State, Dr. Alassane Ouattara to the stately Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo this evening, with Governor Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, as Chief Host.

Akpabio is showcasing the majestic facility, which has already been approved by the Confederation of African Football for the crucial 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and South Africa on November 19, as one of the key points of his uncommon transformation of the oil –rich State.

Apart from Presidents Jonathan, Mahama and Ouattara, a number of Governors from across Nigeria are expected, while President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick and some Executive Committee members and Management staff arrived in Uyo Thursday evening.

The 30,000 – capacity venue, with a bullet –proof State Box that has 70 seats, has  been described by the Vice President of Ghana Football Association, Mr. Fred Crentsil (who was sent by CAF to inspect the venue) as being “among the best you can find anywhere in the world.”