﻿10 most impressive construction projects in Nigeria 2021
Nigeria, a country in West Africa which borders Niger in the north,
Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west.
Its southern coast is on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. Nigeria is a federal republic
comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located.
Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, is the largest city in Nigeria and the
continent of Africa. Nigeria is the largest country in both West Africa and Africa by
population with a population of 211 million while covering an area of 923,769 square kilometers.
Nigeria is the world's 32nd largest country by size and the 7th largest country by population.
Nigeria is one of the world's most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations.
Nigeria is Africa's largest economy by nominal GDP surpassing Egypt and South Africa and is
the country with the 27th highest nominal GDP. Nigeria's mixed economy is the largest in Africa,
the 26th-largest in the world by nominal GDP, and 25th-largest by PPP. It is a
lower-middle-income economy, with its abundant supply of natural resources,
well-developed financial, legal, communications, transport sectors and
Nigerian Stock Exchange. Economic development has been hindered by years of military rule,
corruption, and mismanagement. The restorations of democracy and subsequent economic reforms
have successfully put Nigeria back on track towards achieving its full economic potential.
Next to petroleum, the second-largest source of foreign exchange earnings for Nigeria is
remittances sent home by Nigerians living abroad. The West African state continues to
enjoy healthy growth to the tune of 5-6% annually, and this looks set to continue in the near future.
Nigeria is also Africa’s largest economy by some margin – its GDP hit US $569bn billion in
2014 and this can be attributed to the much developments taking place in the country.
With significant investment, the construction industry continues to boom.
Here are of the top ongoing mega projects in Nigeria to watch in the near future.
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10. Second Niger bridge
The Second Niger Bridge is a key national infrastructure,
with immense socio-economic benefits for the contiguous states and indeed the entire nation.
Upon completion, the bridge will ease traffic flow, improve road safety, and create greater
opportunities for local residents by advancing the commercial viability of the immediate area
and regenerating economic life. The scope of works include the construction of 1.6 km long bridge,
10.3 km Highway, Owerri interchange and a toll station all at Obosi city, expected to
be completed in the year 2022. The bridge was initiated under the administration of Goodluck
Jonathan and is being sustained by President Muhammadu Buhari. The bridge is being constructed
across Nigeria's Niger River and it will span from Asaba to Ozubulu and Ogbaru areas. The project
is being developed through a public private partnership (PPP) involving Julius Berger.
9. Eight world trade center Abuja The World Trade Centre is a complex
of eight buildings under construction in the Central Business District of Abuja,
FCT in Nigeria. There are seven skyscrapers planned for the site, two of which have already
been topped out, with the others either under construction or at various stages of development.
At 110 m, the 24-floor WTC Tower 1, which topped out in 2015 is the tallest residential
building in Nigeria, while WTC Tower 2 is the tallest building in Abuja, standing at 120 m.
The complex is being funded by private financial institutions, as well as private investors,
costing about ₦200 billion. It is being developed by First Intercontinental Properties Limited,
a subsidiary of the churchgate Group, a Nigerian real estate company, and the project was designed
by Woods Bagot, WSP Consulting is the structural consultant, whilst Abuja Investments Company is
also a partner. The WTC Abuja, when completed, will be the largest mixed-use development on
the West African subcontinent. 8. Abuja millennium tower
The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of the many projects in the
Central District of Nigeria's capital city of Abuja. At 170 meters, the tower would be
the tallest structure in Nigeria. The tower was designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of
the Nigeria National Complex which includes the Nigeria Cultural Centre and Municipal Building.
Construction started in 2006. The 170 meter tower will be Nigeria's tallest
structure when completed along with an eight storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural
Centre. Located in Abuja, the site is severed by a main road so the two structures will be linked
via an underground arcade. The tower consists of three cylindrical concrete pillar-like structures
varying in height and linked together near the towers first peak using a disc shaped section
which will house in its two floors, an observation decks and a restaurant where visitors will be able
to enjoy spectacular views of the city below while they eat. Around the pillars of the tower three
transparent stainless steel wings wrap delicately but protectively around the base of the tower and
gradually open outwards in a fan like fashion as they extend up the height of the tower. The
lighting design involved equipping the Tower with a screen dimensioned so as to display the logo of
Nigeria, but also with a control system enabling alternative images to be displayed completely
dynamically. The need to fix the screen with an anchoring system on steel cables was of
fundamental importance to perfectly integrate the element with the structure and make it completely
transparent when not in function. 7. World Trade Centre US $1bn
The World Trade Centre project is a partnership between the FCT Administration and the First
Continental Properties Limited, a subsidiary of Church-gate Investment Limited. This will
be the first such center in West Africa, joining 323 other locations in 89 countries worldwide in
the WTC network. The construction site sits on 6,102 hectares of land along the Constitution
Avenue in the Central Business Area that is located at the center of the city of Abuja.
It will be a multi-use complex that will comprise of luxury high rise office towers, luxury
residence apartments, conference facilities, shopping malls and entertainment facilities.
The first stage required to be building of two 24 storey towers, one commercial and one residential,
which will be joined by future structures such as a 37 storey hotel and a shopping mall.
6. Lagos Light Rail US $1.12 – US $30bn
Lagos Light Rail is a light rail system, the first of its type in this region of Africa, is envisaged
to eventually consist of seven lines (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, Brown and Orange).
The scheme is approximately 35-kilometre in length with an estimated ridership of a minimum
of 500,000 passengers per day. The following fourteen (14) station locations are proposed. The
Blue Line is now being built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
(CCECC) and will run 27.5 km from Marina to Okokomaiko, with 13 stations. Lagos State
is financing construction of the Blue Line from its own resources.
5. Lekki Free Trade Zone US $1.2bn Lekki Free Trade Zone (Lekki FTZ) covers
a total area of about 30 square kilometers with 27 square kilometers for urban construction purposes,
which would hold a total of 120,000 residents. Approximately 50 kilometers from the city center
of Lagos, the economic capital of Nigeria, Lekki FTZ borders Lekki Lagoon in the north and faces
the Atlantic in the south. Lekki FTZ designed to integrate industries, commerce & business,
real estate development, warehousing & logistics, tourism & entertainment etc. A considerable number
of construction works will be carried out in the Commercial & Logistics Park, including the
international commodities & trade center, the international exhibition & conversation center,
industrial factories, office buildings, hotels and residential apartment buildings.
The Commercial & Logistics Park on the long runs is expected to serve as the
logistics and distribution center of Chinese products in West Africa
and represent a service demonstration base for the entire Lekki FTZ.
4. Abuja Gateway Airport The Abuja Gateway Airport has been designed to
be a stunning solar powered gateway that will have the shape of the traditional Nigerian bow harp;
the design connects the new Abuja Airport to the central area on the opposite side of the free-way
and comes complete with green roofs, giant solar canopy and bricks made from local laterite clay.
Ehrlich Architect’s design symbolizes the weaving together of the country’s many different people.
The sweeping gateway brings together the city of Abuja’s modern atmosphere with the cultural
heritage of Nigeria as a whole. The plan features an amphitheater and public space
with a photovoltaic canopy to provide power and shade visitors from the sun.
A green roof covers nearby buildings making them melt into the surrounding greenery.
3. Mambilla hydroelectric power project US $5.8bn
As Nigeria looks to boost its energy production to match the needs of its booming economy and
population, the government has finally invested into making the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power
Project a reality. The US $5.8bn project will connect to three dams across the Donga River
in Taraba State, eventually generating a total installed capacity of 3,050MW of electricity. The
project was later reviewed anthe total capacity of the Mambilla project has been revised downward
from 3,050 megawatts to 1,525MW, as the review would save Nigeria $1bn from the project.This
will go a long way to take care of the need of Nigeria’s growing population and economy.
2. Eko Atlantic Finally, Nigeria has its own smart city,
mega project called Eko Atlantic. This new coastal city is being built on Victoria Island adjacent
to Lagos, Nigeria. It is a focal point for investors capitalizing on rich development growth
based on massive demand – and it’s a gateway to emerging markets of the continent.
The proposed Eko Atlantic is expected to accommodate at least 250,000 residents of the
city on the project completion. The Eko Atlantic project extending over 9 square kilometres and
is also expected to have positive effects in restoring and protecting the state shoreline.
At 7km and 40 metres wide, the islands’ walkway will be the longest in the world.
1. Lagos-Calabar Railway US $11bn
The project involves the construction of a 1,402km railway line between Lagos and Calabar in Nigeria.
The US$11,300 billion project is one of Africa's most ambitious projects.
The rail project will link Lagos in the west to Calabar in the east, while also connecting the
cities of Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Aba along the way. It includes the construction of
railway platforms, 22 stations including ancillary facilities, administrative space, level crossings;
and the installation of safety systems, electrical systems, lighting systems and signaling systems;
and the laying of tracks and electricity lines. The project is planned to be developed in two
phases. The first phase will run between Calabar and Port Harcourt;
while the second phase will run between Port Harcourt and Lagos via Onitsha. The project
is moving slow pace due to delay in obtaining finance but once completed, this transportation
network will significantly enhance the movement of goods and services across the region.
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