Nigeria Bids to Make History as 2040 Olympics Host

Nigeria might host the Olympics in 2040.

Nigeria considers bidding to host the 2040 Olympics, a massive undertaking requiring significant infrastructure, resources, and planning. While Nigeria has a passionate sports population and growing economy, meeting the IOC's criteria, including financial resources, infrastructure, public support, political stability, and environmental sustainability, will be a challenge. However, with careful preparation and investment, Nigeria could potentially host the Games in the future.

The Olympics have not yet been hosted by Nigeria. It is an enormous undertaking to host the Olympics, requiring significant infrastructure, resources, and careful planning.

Nigeria has previously indicated interest in bidding for the 2022 Youth Olympic Games and other big athletic events, but a number of criteria need to be taken into consideration before a nation is qualified to host the Olympics.

When choosing a city to host the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) takes into account a number of important variables, such as:

1. Financial Resources: The host nation and city must have the financial capacity to finance the event and guarantee its proper implementation, as hosting the Olympic Games entails substantial outlays.

2. Infrastructure: The host city needs to have all the facilities needed to run the Games, such as stadiums for sports, transit hubs, lodging for competitors and spectators, and other necessities.

3. Public Support: Since hosting the Olympics can have a major and long-lasting impact on the host city and nation, it usually requires the support of a large portion of the populace.

4. Political Stability: To ensure the safety and security of competitors, officials, and spectators, it is imperative to maintain political stability when holding a significant international event like the Olympic Games.

5. Environmental Impact: The IOC encourages the use of sustainable practices and assesses the effects of hosting the Games on the environment.

Nigeria has a populace that is passionate about sports and a growing economy, but it will probably have significant challenges in meeting all the requirements to host the Olympic Games in 2040. However, Nigeria might be able to step up and host the Games in the future with careful preparation, a sizable investment, and unshakable commitment. Reaching this objective would require cooperation between the public, business, and government sectors in Nigeria.

Nigerian stadiums that are qualified to host the Olympics:

1. National Stadium of MKO Abiola, Abuja.

The stadium, with a capacity of 60,491, was constructed to accommodate the Sth All Africa Games in October of 2003. Situated in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Abuja, is home to this multipurpose national sports stadium. At that time, the stadium's construction cost $360 million.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) are two international sports associations whose regulations all facilities inside the stadium must meet.

The complex consists of:

• 60,491 capacity covered main bowl

• A Velodrome

• Presidential suite and viewing area

• 56 corporate suites

• Post offices

• Banks

• Media facilities

• Two scoreboards and floodlights

• Shops and kiosks for snacks

• Helipad

• 3000-capacity indoor sports hall

• 2000 capacity gymnasium

• 2000-capacity swimming pool

• Tennis Courts

• 3000-capacity hockey stadium

• Baseball and softball complex

2. Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Akwa Ibom.

Akwa Ibom's state capital, Uyo, is home to the 30,000-seat Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (previously known as Akwa Ibom International Stadium), a national sports venue.

Julius Berger was given the contract in 2012 to build the Akwa Ibom International Stadium complex and Games Village; work was finished in 2014. The ultra-modern, multipurpose sports complex with 30,000 seats was designed with Allianz Arena in mind.

The construction of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium cost $96 million.

The Stadium itself consists of:

• 30,000 capacity covered main bowl

• Bullet Proof VVIP/VIP areas

• Box office

• Media facilities

• Two scoreboards that comprise an electronic scoreboard and video facilities for replays

• Floodlights

• Eight-lane 400m standard track

• Warm-up facility with six-lane 400m track

• A standby power supply system

• 30 emergency exit points

• 7,500 seater Grand Stand

• Helipad

• Two dressing rooms

• Ambulance bay