10 Projects in Nigeria That Will Change The Country by 2025.
Development is considered as a process of growth, directed change in a particular place.
Being an African country on the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria has many natural landmarks and wildlife
reserves.
Protected areas such as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park have waterfalls,
dense rainforest, savanna and rare primate habitats.
One of the most recognizable sites is Zuma Rock, a 725m-tall monolith outside the capital
of Abuja that’s pictured on the national currency.
Nigeria’s economy is particularly robust.
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.
Nigeria can proudly boast of holding the largest number of projects in the West Africa region
with a total of 21 projects (28%) that are collectively valued at US$54.2billionThis
fact is according to the Africa Construction Trends publication.
With significant investment, the construction industry continues to boom.
Here are 10 projects in Nigeria to watch in the near future.
10.
The Digital Switchover Project.
The concept of Digital Switchover (DSO) is a technological advancement in the field of
broadcasting where broadcast signal generation, distribution and reception are digitalized.
Contrary to the analogue mode of broadcasting, DSO facilitates generation and reception of
quality image and sound clarity as well as allows numerous digital channels on single
bandwidth as against the single-channel reception in analogue broadcasting.
Globally, many countries have switched from analogue to digital broadcasting with an impressive
consequence of high definition and qualitative signal reception and output.
9.
Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway is a 127.6-kilometre-long expressway connecting Ibadan, the capital
of Oyo State and Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city.
It is also the major route to the northern, southern and eastern parts of Nigeria.
The expressway is the oldest in Nigeria, commissioned in August 1978 during the Military era, under
the administration of Major-General Olusegun Obasanjo, who resigned on October 1, 1979,
before he was later elected on May 29, 1999.
8.
The Concession of Airports in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s central government is finalising concession plans for four national airports.
The four airports to be concessioned are the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos;
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano; and
Port Harcourt International Airport.
In a document that the government used to advertise its aviation PPP plans and announce
the request for bids, the permanent secretary at the federal ministry of aviation, Hassan
Musa, implied that only the non-aeronautical operations would be affected.
He added that the concession is in the government’s aviation sector roadmap, which is aimed at
improving service delivery at the airports.
“The execution of this project is meant to achieve the federal government’s objective
in terms of air transport value chain growth by developing and profitably managing customer-centric
airport facilities for safe, secure and efficient carriage of passengers and goods at world-class
standards of quality,” 7.
The oil and gas park, Bayelsa.
The Nigerian Oil and Gas Park being developed by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring
Board (NCDMB) at Emeyal 1, Bayelsa State would be completed in the 4th quarter of 2022.
The project started with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 27, 2018 and has now reached
about 68 percent completion, with four major structures nearly completed, while foundation
work was starting on some buildings and parts of the project.
The benefit of the park scheme to the nation’s economy, stipulated that the facility would
stimulate the manufacturing of oil and gas components in-country and reverse the current
trend whereby the sector depended on importation for most of its finished products.
The park would also save the much-needed foreign exchange for the nation and create jobs for
the people.
It will also enhance our capacity and bring about technological innovations because most
of those manufacturing will be done here.
For the community, it will create a lot of jobs and there will be a spin-off effect to
other economic activities.
The benefits are enormous.”
6.
Lagos Blue and Red line Railway.
Lagos Rail Mass Transit is an urban rail system being developed and under construction in
Lagos.
The system is being managed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
The railway equipment including electric power, signalling, rolling stock, and fare collection
equipment will be provided by the private sector under a Concession Contract.
LAMATA is responsible for policy direction, regulation, and infrastructure for the network.
5.
Lekki Deep Sea port.
A multi-purpose, Deep Sea Port at the heart of the Lagos Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Sea
Port is set to be one of the most modern ports in West Africa, offering enormous support
to the burgeoning commercial operation across Nigeria and the entire West African region.
“China Habour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Tolaram have demonstrated a very high
sense of commitment and capability especially by keeping to the construction schedule and
timelines,” said the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently.
The effort to complete construction works at the breakwater has gained significant improvement
as it now stands at 79.66 per cent while the construction of the landside infrastructure
at the port has gained significant attention as it now stands at 67.82 per cent.
4.
Ebonyi State Airport.
The Federal government of Nigeria is set to cooperate with communities in Ebonyi State
to develop an airport in the area.
The proposed International Airport will be developed in Ezza area.
Amuzor, Orieuzor, Umuezeokaoha and Umuohara communities in Ezza South and Ezza North council
areas whose land will be affected by the airport project have given the government the go-ahead
to locate it in their area.
3.
The Second Niger bridge.
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.
The Second Niger Bridge is a key national infrastructure, with immense socio-economic
benefits for the contiguous states and indeed the entire nation.
2.
Dangote Oil Refinery.
Dangote Oil Refinery is a 650,000 barrels per day (BPD) integrated refinery project
under construction in the Lekki Free Zone near Lagos, Nigeria.
It is expected to be Africa’s biggest oil refinery and the world’s biggest single-train
facility.
The Pipeline Infrastructure at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is the largest anywhere
in the world, with 1,100 kilometers to handle 3 Billion Standard Cubic Foot of gas per day.
The Refinery alone has a 400MW Power Plant that is able to meet the total power requirement
of Ibadan DisCo.
The Refinery will meet 100% of the Nigerian requirement of all refined products and also
have a surplus of each of these products for export.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is a multi-billion dollar project that will create a market for
$11 Billion per annum of Nigerian Crude.
It is designed to process Nigerian crude with the ability to also process other crudes.
1.Anambra State Airport.
Anambra Airport, also known as Umueri Cargo Airport, is an airport serving Umueri (Umuleri)
and the surrounding areas of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria.
Anambra State launched the Umueri Cargo Airport project on 11-Apr-2017 and construction was
completed in Apr-2021.
Anambra State’s Governor Willie Obiano inaugurated Anambra Airport on 30-Oct-2021.
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) issued authority to Anambra State Government to open
Anambra Airport for commercial operations, effective 02-Nov-2021.
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