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Our news correspondent has the details as we seek to remind people what the Centenary City is all about, being the foremost Abuja urban renewal project. “Every city in the world is building a new city from Cairo to anywhere in the world and we also emphasize that Centenary City is just to support Abuja city in its upgrade”.

According to the managing director of Centenary City Dr. Ike Odenigwe, the Centenary City is conceptualized as the foremost Abuja urban renewable project. “The idea of engaging reputable companies is to guarantee the development of the city according to the vision reflected in the original master plan”. Dr. Odenigwe said the project is “designed to work in harmony with nature with districts and communities designed to fit in among the natural landscape offering both an impressive downtown skyline and peaceful suburban living”.

To deliver the infrastructure of centenary city is about N2.4 trillion naira which is about $1.6 billion dollars. When questioning the price tag of this infrastructure development, Odenigwe explained that it is to provide a quality infrastructure to support this sustainable city. “Centenary City is a smart city. It’s a sustainable city. From the greenery of the model to the to the buildings, every tall building here has a solar panel on it. So, it generates about 30% of its own electricity. So even if there’s no light, every building here has to be sustained on its own. There’re no generators in Centenary City. Every house has an inverter. So, there’s no noise. We’re planning that it has 24/7 power. So, the design is what makes the cost expensive. But thanks to our support of our ministers of FCT housing, we are beginning to get the investors that are supporting us to take off”.

The city is conceptualized as a truly multifunctional development that offers a complete cosmopolitan lifestyle to its residents as well as serves as a tourism hub for the wider community. The Centenary City managing director speaks on some of the key components of the project. “So, the Centenary City project presents a great opportunity to create value and raise Abuja’s profile and encourage international investment in Abuja. The project is designed to work in harmony with nature. If you look at Centenary City, the reason I said to sit here is you can get a view of the model. If you look at the model it’s over 40% green area. We don’t call it green area in Centenary because most of our green areas we’ve designed it as a safari park with about 20 herbivores, agreed with the Nigerian park service to put animals there so you can have a park. There are only three urban parks in the world, in Kenya, in South Africa, and if we’re lucky we’ll be the third one in Centenary City. We’re going to increase the profile of Abuja”.

“Some of the key components of the Centenary City includes five-star hotels, luxury serviced apartments and residences. We have an international commerce center. We also have the Centenary International Convention Center. As you well know, uh South Africa gets 80% of the convention stuff in Africa. There’s no reason why we can’t get it because we don’t have a good convention center. That’s why we also have a health care facility. We have a 350-bed super specialty hospital and health care centers to make sure that we support the idea that we don’t encourage medical tourism anymore”.

“So, after the pause of this project for over 10 years and that’s why we really invited you to say we’ve started off again and we intend to redefine the skyline of Africa”. Managers of the project said the Centenary City presents a great opportunity to create value and raise Abuja’s profile to encourage international investment in Nigeria.

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We’re pleased to provide another Centenary City Abuja construction update, and the great progress that has been made thus far. After much foundational and infrastructural work, development of The Grove Estate has commenced. The Grove Estate offers great co-development opportunities for those interested in investing into the future of Abuja. Several different layouts and options are available to provide investment flexibility and tailor made comfort. We offer both 4-Plex and 6-Plex town house designs with quality construction and superb finishing. You can see the floor plans and more details below.

 

4-Plex Plan Town Home

Architectural Concept Design

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

6-Plex Plan Town Home

Architectural Concept Design

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

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If you’ve been looking for a Centenary City Abuja construction update, we have some news for you! After much foundational and infrastructural work, our first buildings are being raised in The Grove Estate. The Grove Estate offers great co-development opportunities for those interested in investing into the future of Abuja. Several different layouts and options are available to provide investment flexibility and tailor made comfort. We offer both 4-Plex and 6-Plex town house designs with quality construction and superb finishing. You can see the floor plans and more details below.

 

4-Plex Plan Town Home

Architectural Concept Design

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

6-Plex Plan Town Home

Architectural Concept Design

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

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Today we will learn 5 reasons to invest in Centenary City Abuja. A lot of people have asked what has happened to Centenary City. They are not seeing anything that has happened. So we came today to speak with someone who took us around to show us what development they’ve made that people are not seeing. Join us as we go on an interactive tour of Centenary City Abuja and learn more about some of the unseen progress that has been made thus far in the process.

Onsite Location

On this tour, we take the new access road to reach The Grove and The Villa Royale. These are two estates designed within the first phase of the project Master Plan.

Infrastructure Development

The required infrastructure needed before structures are actually ready to be raised from the ground have been completed such as:

• Roads
• Drainage
• Water Systems
• Gas Lines
• Plot Demarcations

The Grove

The Grove is the first co-development project to be launched in Centenary City, allowing investors to secure their interest and have a piece of the City. 236 units have already been launched, with construction already under way on some units.

Previous Development Challenges

Some of the challenges that have delayed to scheduled timeline of the project were also discussed, both domestic and foreign issues. The expected benefits and value addition that the project will give the nation were also addressed.

5 Reasons to Invest in Centenary City Abuja

1. They have overcome the government obstacle.
2. They have started to project, particularly the supporting infrastructure.
3. Houses are still available.
4. It is a free trade zone which minimizes tax exposure.
5. Early investors stand to make the most profit later as property value increases with development.

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An exclusive interview with the Chairman of the Board Retired General Abdulsalami Abubakar and Managing Director of Centenary City Dr. Ike Odenigwe.

AMOI Unplugged Exploring Diversity is a show that focuses on the efforts and milestones geared towards the diversification of Nigeria’s economy. Join Chioma Ikejiani as she delves into the story, background and future of Centenary City Abuja.

Centenary City Interview Details

You’ve probably heard of it. A smart city to be situated within the Abuja Federal Capital Territory, and built along the same lines as Dubai, Singapore and Morocco. We’re talking about Centenary City Abuja. But what does this mean for Nigeria’s economy? On the show, to answer this question and more is the board Chairman, General Abdulsalami Abubakar Retired and the Managing Director, Dr. Ike Odenigwe.

Topics Discussed

Topics include the inception and rationale of the Centenary City Project, the size and layout of the master plan, the vision and goal of the city’s economic diversification, the free trade zone status, local content and potential job creation, infrastructure development and amenities, security, investment opportunities, the phased development strategy and the schedule implications, the agility of the project to plan and adjust to evolving environmental challenges, and more.

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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Nigeria has ample wildlife and we want to bring that experience to the capital, building the first Urban Safari Park. This is part of our commitment to keep Centenary City green. We also aim to promote Nigerian wildlife in its abundant National and state wildlife parks. This is our humble effort to give back to Nigeria and the communities that support us.

200 ACRES

OF WILDLIFE SANCTUARY TO EXPLORE

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE, NIGERIA

Wildlife tourism is key to many nations’ travel industry. It is centered around observation and interaction with local animal and plant life in their natural habitats. And it includes ecology and animal friendly tourism. Some of the most enjoyable aspects include interacting with wild animals in their natural habitat. Sometimes by actively engaging with the animals. Or just passively watching and taking pictures from a distance. Wildlife tourism is an important part of the tourism industries in many countries around the world. It’s found in many African and South American countries, Australia, India, Canada, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Maldives among many. In recent years, it’s experienced a dramatic and rapid growth worldwide. And many elements are closely aligned to eco-tourism and sustainable tourism.

As a multimillion-dollar international industry, wildlife tourism is often characterized by the offering of customized tour packages and safaris to allow close access to wildlife.

Over 200 acres of safari and personal rangers to take you to the wild side.

Only a few kilometers away from the bustling Abuja city center and just meters away from the center of Centenary City. You can experience for the first time in Nigeria an Urban Safari. Centenary City is a very special destination for Safari and our team of experts will help this Safari City come alive for you with a private personalized tour.

HAVE A CLOSE ENCOUNTER

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A special feature of the $18.76 billion city, Mr Dantata said, will be the iconic ‘Buhari Tower’ that would house residential flats for civil servants and middle-income earners.

The tower will have a floor dedicated to host the history and achievements of all Nigerian former heads of state and presidents since Nigeria’s creation.

Mr Dantata said the decision to name the tower after the incumbent President Buhari had no political undertone.

“The name Buhari represents the poor people of Nigeria. As a businessman and an admirer of the president, I am only doing this as an honor to President Buhari’s pro-masses vision.”

The development of the city was delayed following public insinuations about its illegality and lack of equity.

Initiated by the one-time Senate President and a former Secretary to the Federal Government, Pius Anyim, the project was enmeshed in controversy after allegations emerged that key members of the Jonathan administration had cornered the project.

At the end of a public hearing by the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory over the controversy, it described the project as viable, as it would have a quantum leap on the socio-economic growth of the economy on its completion.

Another controversy had also trailed the project, as the original inhabitants of the area designated for the city claimed they were not paid compensation for farmland.

However, Mr Dantata clarified on Tuesday the promoters of the projects did not only pay the communities their compensation, about 480 houses were built out of over 600 meant to relocate them.

He said all issues that delayed the takeoff of the project have since been resolved.

Mr Danata told reporters at the launch of the project’s first co-development opportunity, The Grove, that interested subscribers and investors have been flocking to the projects sales centre in Abuja to register their interest.

The project initiated in 2014 by former president Goodluck Jonathan to commemorate Nigeria’s centenary anniversary celebrations has continued under the present administration as part of its strategy to attract foreign and domestic investments in the country

A private sector-driven initiative, the project sitting on a total construction area of 91,000 square meters, is also aimed at promoting world-class urban infrastructural development to the federal capital territory.

On completion, the city will consist of over 260 luxury villas; 256 apartment buildings; 13 water fronts; 139 office buildings; 30 floors of luxury apartments; 46 floors of premium offices and five major retail centres.

Besides, Mr Dantata said, the city will also have 313,697 metres square of hotel suites and serviced apartments; 36,000 metres square of entertainment and excitement centres as well as 466,298 metres square of integrated golf community.

“Since the launching of the project, development was delayed for a while. But, it is up and running again. We are expecting mortgage owners to subscribe in the project to provide affordable luxury accommodation for the common man,” Mr Dantata said.

“The project will be a prized investment for those seeking a premium residential lifestyle experience in a dynamic, multi-cultural community,” he added.

The city, which is expected to have modern infrastructure, including a network of over 30 roads, sport recreation facilities, entertainment centres, has United Arab Emirate-based real estate investment company, Front Range Developers, as one of the co-developers.

The company is supported by Image Investments, LLC, another UAE-based fund management and investment company, with assets under management in several business sectors.

Bassey Udo

Premium Times Nigeria

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