Akwa Ibom International Worship Center

Akwa Ibom International Worship Center is located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria.[1][2][3]

Close shot of the International Worship Center, Uyo

The Akwa Ibom International Worship Center was built under the administration of[4] Governor Udom Emmanuel. The worship center was constructed by Julius Berger company, starting in 2021.[5] It was completed in 2022[6] and officially launched on 28 May 2023.[7]

The Akwa Ibom International Worship Center has a distinctive architectural features and situated on a 9.5 hectares land, It has the capacity to accommodate 5,500 visitors and its 45,600m² size podium is sizable enough to host international gatherings.[8]

It was built to be a place where global communities are served, offer a space where expatriate, outreach and missionary needs are met, and as a tourist destination.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Udonquak, Aniefiok (2024-01-07). "Akwa Ibom: The International Worship Centre and questions that beg for answers". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  2. ^ Isiaq, Hafsoh (2024-01-03). "Nigerians React As Akwa Ibom Unveils N32bn International Worship Centre - OsunDefender". Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  3. ^ "Multi-billion naira spent on Akwa Ibom International Worship Centre will empower 3000 Akwa Ibomites with N4.2m business capital each".
  4. ^ Udonquak, Aniefiok (2024-01-07). "Akwa Ibom: The International Worship Centre and questions that beg for answers". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  5. ^ "Multi-billion naira spent on Akwa Ibom International Worship Centre will empower 3000 Akwa Ibomites with N4.2m business capital each".
  6. ^ "'Misplaced priority'-fresh reactions trail Akwa Ibom International Worship Centre". 3 January 2024.
  7. ^ Isiaq, Hafsoh (2024-01-03). "Nigerians React As Akwa Ibom Unveils N32bn International Worship Centre - OsunDefender". Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  8. ^ "Design and construction at the new Uyo Central Business District International Worship Centre". Julius Berger. 2024-09-29. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  9. ^ Isiaq, Hafsoh (2024-01-03). "Nigerians React As Akwa Ibom Unveils N32bn International Worship Centre - OsunDefender". Retrieved 2024-01-24.

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