These are multi billion naira development projects comprising three planned cities (Kwankwasiyya, Amana and Bandirawo) and two transport terminals (North/South), which were initiated by the government of Kano state under the leadership of the Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The five mega projects have come into being as a result of the administration’s resolve to transform Kano into a mega city with world class facilities, thereby transforming it into one of the most economically developed states in Nigeria.

The state government has awarded contracts for the development of high quality infrastructure in each of the five project sites. Initially, the government’s plan for the cities was to allocate land to investors who will build their homes. However, that plan was reversed with the decision to build the homes and then sell them to interested parties. The terminals on the other hand, will be developed through Public Private Partnerships (PPP). It is hoped that by the year 2015, all the five projects will be fully operational.
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Kwankwasiyya City render:

Model homes at the new Kwankwasiyya City:

Construction update as of July 2013

This Kano mega city project has the potential to rival Abuja as the place to be in Northern Nigeria.

Why do they keep building so Boko Haram would keep on bombing. Doesn't make any logical sense.

My advise spend development cash in cities like Enugu, Calabar and Abeokuta.

teeo: Why do they keep building so Boko Haram would keep on bombing. Doesn't make any logical sense.

My advise spend development cash in cities like Enugu, Calabar and Abeokuta.

I believe the jobs that will be created in the new cities may limit the growth of Islamic terrorism.
BTW, Enugu is creating a new "Lifestyle City" on over 1000 hectares of land.

I know some stubborn Igbos will be among the investors.

CFCfan:

I believe the jobs that will be created in the new cities may limit the growth of Islamic terrorism.
BTW, Enugu is creating a new "Lifestyle City" on over 1000 hectares of land.

Emphasis on MAY, but we are so sure about the funds creating employment in other places and the risk of losing such investments is low in the South and East.
Why force change into the hands of people who literally say they don't want it.

CFCfan:

I believe the jobs that will be created in the new cities may limit the growth of Islamic terrorism.
BTW, Enugu is creating a new "Lifestyle City" on over 1000 hectares of land.

nice development in kano....the enugu own has it started?

teeo:

Emphasis on MAY, but we are so sure about the funds creating employment in other places and the risk of losing such investments is low in the South and East.
Why force change into the hands of people who literally say they don't want it.

You have a point there. I still believe that the extremists in the North can be tamed/reformed just like the Muslims in Qatar or the UAE.

asha 80: nice development in kano....the enugu own has it started?

I don't know. I'm guessing the architects are putting finishing touches to the masterplan.

teeo: Why do they keep building so Boko Haram would keep on bombing. Doesn't make any logical sense.

My advise spend development cash in cities like Enugu, Calabar and Abeokuta.

Have you not heard of the word 'insurance'?

Good development....

boron10:
Have you not heard of the word 'insurance'?

Now can't help but laugh out loud. Insurance to cover the development of a city in a violence prone area. I am waiting for the company that would carry that burden.

nwabobo: I know some stubborn Igbos will be among the investors.

You sound like some1 who farts through his mouth because I can still smell the stench of what you just typed thousands of kilometres away! What is wrong with an igbo investing in the project? Pple like you are the reason why Nigeria keeps regressing while other nations make giant strides economically and politically.

teeo: Why do they keep building so Boko Haram would keep on bombing. Doesn't make any logical sense.

My advise spend development cash in cities like Enugu, Calabar and Abeokuta.

You actually want a state governor to spend money meant for his state to develop other states ? You're very funny indeed, pls read & comprehend before posting next time.

Them go build finish Boko Haram go come destroy am, Nigerians why do we like wasting our resources.

talktimi: You actually want a state governor to spend money meant for his state to develop other states ? You're very funny indeed, pls read & comprehend before posting next time.

Mr Talkatif read the below

The state government has awarded contracts for the development of high quality infrastructure in each of the five project sites. Initially, the government’s plan for the cities was to allocate land to investors who will build their homes. However, that plan was reversed with the decision to build the homes and then sell them to interested parties. The terminals on the other hand, will be developed through Public
[b]Private[/b]Partnerships (PPP). It is hoped that by the year 2015, all the five projects will be fully operational.

I don't have a business with the state government but i pity investors who want to have HBP over bomb blasts.

kano MEGA WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! city bomb

i am truly impressed. when it started, i was among the doubting thomases. but with the level of work done so far (plus the fly-overs at gidan murtala), i am now a believer. gaba dai gaba dai, dan musa!!!!

teeo:

Emphasis on MAY, but we are so sure about the funds creating employment in other places and the risk of losing such investments is low in the South and East.
Why force change into the hands of people who literally say they don't want it.

I don't get how you missed the part which said the projects ".......were initiated by the government of Kano state under the leadership of the Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso." it's their state's money and they can use it for development as they so damn please. Why don't the governments of those states you mentioned embark on such similar projects. And frankly they'd have the blessings of well-meaning Nigerians.
That you feel the people of Kano state do not deserve such a project is beyond me.

Oya, Seun don drop another food. Make una start insult unaselves.

nwabobo: I know some stubborn Igbos will be among the investors.

It is not your money. This is Nigeria, we are free to invest anywhere.

kwankwasiya Amana,,d guy is trying hs best to mak sure he reforms kano b4 stepping down,dats great..d red nd white peeps

Good projects but my concern is, how many average Nigerians can afford those houses?

Great. Hope it will be followed to the latter.

I hope BH will stop bombing

welcome development.

Good kanó state is improving...

sexymoma: Them go build finish Boko Haram go come destroy am, Nigerians why do we like wasting our resources.

See beef Ooo. Bad belle

ibrokola:

See beef Ooo. Bad belle

Walahi!