Edo Arena Explained

Edo Arena
Nickname:Rema's Dome
Address:Former Garrick Memorial School Ground, Ekehuan Road
City:Benin City
Country:Nigeria
Capacity:6,000
Broke Ground:28 August 2024
Opened:2025

Edo Arena also known as Rema's Dome or The Dome, is an indoor arena under construction in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The arena is estimated to hold a 6,000 capacity.[1]

History

Edo Arena is an indoor entertainment hub of Edo State that was planned by the current Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki to mark Edo State's 33rd anniversary. The arena was named after Nigerian Afrobeats artiste Rema. Godwin Obaseki and Rema did the ground opening on August 28, 2024.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: 28 August 2024 . Obaseki, Rema Perform Groundbreaking for 6000-capacity Edo Arena . This Day Live.
  2. News: August 28, 2024 . Obaseki to name Edo Arena after Rema . Vanguard.
  3. News: August 28, 2024 . Gov Obaseki names Edo arena after Rema . Daily Post Nigeria.
  4. News: 29 August 2024 . Why I named Edo arena after Rema — Obaseki . Tribune Nigeria.