National Assembly Complex

National Assembly Complex
The National Assembly Complex
General information
Status Complete
Architectural style Neoclassicism
Town or city Abuja, FCT
Country Nigeria
Cost ₦7 billion
Owner Federal Government of Nigeria
Technical details
Floor area 40,000 m²
Design and construction
Architecture firm ITB Nigeria

The National Assembly Complex is the legislative building of the National Assembly, the legislative body for Federal Republic of Nigeria.[1] It was built in 1999 at a cost of nearly $35.18 million and the contract was awarded to ITB Nigeria, on February 18, 1996 through the Department of public building, FCDA, Abuja.[2]

Description

The Complex was located in the Three Arms Zones of the Federal Capital territory, Abuja.[3] The Complex's roof shape is a dome and comprises a gross floor area of 40,000 m² to house both the Legislative Chamber and the Senatorial Chamber of the National Assembly.The structural element consists of pre-cast elements and in situ concrete.[4] Electrical and mechanical installation include Central air-conditioning system, CCTV, access control system, fire detection and fire fighting system.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Police Lockdown National Assembly Complex Ahead Of Crucial Legislative Elections". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "National Assembly complex sealed!". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "FG to close N'Assembly complex for one year". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 11 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "National Assembly: How to clean the Augean stables". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 16 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  5. ↑ "National Assembly Complex, Abuja - I.T.B. Nigeria Limited". itbng.com. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
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