National Assembly Complex | |
Status: | complete |
Architectural Style: | Neoclassicism |
Location City: | Abuja, FCT |
Location Country: | Nigeria |
Cost: | ₦7 billion |
Owner: | Federal Government of Nigeria |
Floor Area: | 40,000 m2 |
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]