Akwa Ibom State International stadium Opening - PROGRAMME OF EVENT

 

AKS Intl stadium opening - PROGRAMME OF EVENT

3:00 pm
National Anthem of Nig led by Pat Akpabio
- National Anthem of Cote D''Ivoire led by Patience Ehi
- National Anthem of Ghana led by Emem Andrew & backed by Ibom Unity Brass Band

3.45 pm
- Hymn: "Afo modot itoro", sung by Aity Dennis
- Prayer of dedication

3.45 pm
- Welcome Speech by His Excellency, d Executive Gov of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON

4.00 pm
- Special Commemorative Song by Akwa Ibom Music Stars: Aity Dennis, Pat Akpabio, Fadabasi, Icekyd, Presh, King David, Mc Galaxy, Dikan, Desmond Offong, Unik, Mr. Xto, Pasto Goody Goody, Mish, Queen Favour, Skankin Master, Aniekan Sasforo, Ann Inyang & Lemmy Jackson.

4.05 pm
- Video Presentation: The Making of Akwa Ibom Stadium

4.15 pm
- Gov leads Mr. President & VIPs to d commissioning point

4.20 pm
- Commissioning of d stadium by Mr. President
- Unveiling of the commemorative plaque

4.25 pm
- Speech by His Excellency, the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR

4.40 pm
- Marching display by the Real Brass Band

4.50 pm
On-pitch pre-match entertainment featuring:
- Mish, singing "Akwa Ibom Ayaya"
- Mavins Crew, singing "DoroBucchi"
- KCee, singing "Limpopo"

5.15 pm
- Grand Parade: 'Journey across d Land of Uncommon Transformation' featuring d following groups: Greater Tomorrow Football Academy, The State Cheer Leaders, Akwa Ibom Future Professionals Group, The Royal Rangers, Uyai Iban, Itembe, Council for Arts and Culture, Ekpe, Ekpo, the 9999 Choristers, The State Fire Service, The AKSG Ushers and Ibom Brass Band.
Music: 'Wavin' Flag', by K'naan

5.35 pm
- Arrival and pitch inspection by d national teams of Nigeria - the Super Eagles & dat of Ghana - the Black Stars

6.15 pm
- Presentatn of d teams to the 3 Presidents by HE the Governor & d official VIP Party

6.30 pm
- Kick-off

8.15pm
- Full-time
- Presentations at the State Box
- National Anthems of Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana & Nig

Depatures!