TOWARDS A PRO-ACTIVE SPORTS STADIUM INFRASTRUCTURE IN NIGERIA Paper BY CHUKWUEMEKA EJIKE | Page 16

more
money
while
at
the
venue.
• Exploiting opportunities for exclusive VIP facilities, such as private boxes and luxury
catering.
facilities.
• Hiring out the stadium facilities for use by local businesses, conference organizers
www.kingdomstadium.com/stadiumcommercialization.
However, it is quite recommendable to see the beauty of Godswill Akpabio International
Stadium, Uyo. In Akwa-Ibom State. Little wonder why Nigeria will always prefer to use it over
the Abuja International Stadium which is very centrally located, being located in the Federal
Capital Territory. Looking at the management of both stadiums, one would only recommend that
the Abuja International Stadium be handed over to a local league club, or private investors, in
other to keep the Stadium in good shape. Since Godswill Akpabio International Stadium was
handed over to Akwa-United FC. It has continued to be in a perfect shape. The Federal ministry
of sports should do the same to Abuja International Stadium for better management and
maintenance. However, Nigeria should note that good sports stadium infrastructure is what gives
the advantage of acceptance to hosting international sports events like the world cup. With the
quality and number of stadia in Nigeria, the dream of hosting the FIFA world cup will always be
a mirage, as we do not have the good number of improved stadia for the local league, not to talk
of hosting the African Nations cup, nor the FIFA world cup.