AKISCOM’s N150 Million Plaza Foundation Laying Ceremony for March 25
By tomorrow, Saturday March 25, all roads lead to the proposed site for the ultra modern plaza intended to be built by the Akwa Ibom State Community (AKISCOM), Lagos branch, where the foundation laying ceremony and investiture of patrons will take place.
Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos to announce the upcoming event, the President, AKSCOM, Chief Elijah Ifot, said there was a dire need for the group to build a state-of-the-art ultra modern civic centre, named, AKISCOM Plaza in Lagos State as part of its civic responsibility and social welfare development towards its people. Ifot who put the estimated sum to complete the project at N150 million, noted that, “Necessary consultations have been made with experienced architect, Civil Engineers and Estate Surveyors who have provided the needed prototype designs.” He commended the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel and the immediate past governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio for their contributions towards the acquisition of “a befitting parcel of land in the highbrow area of Itire, Surulere, Lagos for the proposed multi-purpose plaza.” Ifot revealed that due to the group’s financial constraint, it has decided to make a clarion call to all Akwa Ibom indigenes and friends to lend their supports both in kind and cash towards the realisation of this laudable objective, adding, “We are also seeking the support of corporate organizations, financial giants, NGOs, and in-laws who have the interest of Akwa Ibom people at heart towards the success of this project.” The event scheduled to take place at Adeniji–Durojaiye area of Surulere, Lagos, is expected to be graced by the Governor Emmanuel who will personally lay the foundation stone for the proposed building. Ifot revealed further that the community also intends to immortalise the names of individuals and corporate organisations that will contribute or donate towards the building of AKISCOM Plaza.