Towards guaranteeing a hitch free opening ceremony, the Akwa Ibom State Government Tuesday in Uyo set in motion a Central Planning Committee to deliver “ a unique commissioning ceremony” for its 30,000 capacity Akwa Ibom International Stadium.

Major features of the committee include responsibilities that cut across Technical, Logistics, Media and Publicity, Sports content, Venue and facilities, security, protocol and ceremonial, Medical and secretariat.

Billed for Friday November 7 2014, the event that will have the President of the Federation His Excellency Goodluck Jonathan in attendance promises a lot of excitement that will showcase the best of Akwa Ibom Culture and tradition all projected in a Transformation theme to be highlighted in songs, music and dance.

There will also be an international friendly encounter between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their Ghanaian counterparts.

Plans are also in advance stage to invite world renowned sports stars to grace the occasion.