5 Mega Construction Projects To Look Out For In Nigeria 2016

Though the Good luck Jonathan Administration was characterized by a massive case of widespread corruption, the rise of mega construction projects was also its hallmark. This article highlights 5 mega construction projects to look out for or possibly monitor closely this year. These projects are expected to re-define our landscape.

There are some ongoing mega construction projects in Nigeria which when completed will change the face of our economy and also skyrocket the country to her rightful place among the world’s best places to be. Remember the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, a 1.36 km cable-stayed bridge that links Lekki Phase 1, Lekki with Ikoyi, Lagos. The bridge which was commissioned on the 29th of May 2013 by the then Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Raji Fashola became the first cable-stayed bridge in Nigeria. Subsequently, the construction of this bridge has opened the doors for further mega construction projects in Lagos state and Nigeria at large.

Here is a brief of top 5 mega construction projects in Nigeria to look out for this year. Some of the projects are near completion while others still have a long way to go. Albeit, when these projects are completed, there should be room for more job opportunities and an avenue for capacity building.

1. Abuja Centenary City, Abuja , Nigeria Project Cost : $ 180 .6b

Abuja Centenary City is designed to work in harmony with nature. It is a city within a city that will offer complete cosmopolitan lifestyle to its residents, as well as serve as a hub for the wider community. The entire project is expected to cost about $180.6 billion

The Centenary City project is an ambitious project by the Nigerian Government to build a smart city modeled after cities such as Dubai, Monaco and Singapore, to serve as a political and economic tool for securing foreign investment. The city is to be built from scratch on a 1,260 hectares piece of virgin land located several kilometers southeast of Nigeria’s capital. The concept of the city was mooted as project to mark the 100 year anniversary of Nigeria which was held two years ago.