National Assembly Complex | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
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]
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]