National Assembly Complex

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]

National Assembly Complex
The National Assembly Complex
General information
StatusComplete
Architectural styleNeoclassicism
Town or cityAbuja, FCT
CountryNigeria
Cost₦7 billion
OwnerFederal Government of Nigeria
Technical details
Floor area40,000 m²
Design and construction
Architecture firmITB Nigeria

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]

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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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