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Today, I visited Alaro City and the Universal One Development within the Lekki Free Zone, located in Lagos State.

Established in 2006 by H.E. President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Lekki Free Zone spans over 16,500 hectares. Alaro City is situated in the Northwest Quadrant of this zone, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and close to the Lekki Deep Sea Port and the proposed Lekki International Airport.

During the tour, I visited several operational industries. The strong investor confidence in Alaro City serves as a testament to the favourable business conditions in Lagos State.

We remain committed to fostering an environment that encourages investment and development.

Our city is a hub for economic growth and innovation; together, we will continue building a prosperous future for all.

SANWO-OLU RESTATES COMMITMENT TO DELIVERY OF LEKKI AIRPORT, LIFE-CHANGING PROJECTS

•Governor visits Alaro City, hails government-private partnership



Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday said his administration is committed to the delivery of the proposed Lekki International Airport and other iconic infrastructural projects in different parts of the state.

He said regulators in the Aviation industry will arrive in Lagos State next week for a review and site inspection that will lead to the commencement of the construction of the Lekki International Airport, which will help future investments in the State.

Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a guided tour and official visit to Alaro City and the Universal One Development at Alaro City, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. He was accompanied by some members of the Lagos State Executive Council and top government officials.

The Governor, who spent over two hours inspecting the four companies inside the Alaro City—Ariel Foods, BUA, TY Danjuma Logistics Park, and Universal Homes—also disclosed that work will soon commence on the Green Line Rail project, which is from Marina to Lekki, noting that the funding for the project is being put together.

He said: "We commend Alaro City for the amount of physical infrastructure that has been laid on the ground to encourage businesses and investors to come down to the city.

"As a government, we have put in place infrastructure to be able to receive investments in this corridor. We need to give credit to our visionary President Bola Tinubu, who was the Governor that started the Lekki Free Trade Zone about two decades ago, and I was uniquely opportune to be part of his team at that time. We have seen successive growth since then.

"Alaro City is a success story. We want to encourage investors that are still on the borderline that you need to make a call now because things are moving very fast. We thank all Lagosians for believing in our city and state. The Lekki-Epe Expressway will open and will continue opening up for investment into this part of the city.

"There is a plan for the Green Line Rail, which will eventually come to this neighbourhood. There are additional life-changing projects that are happening outside of what has happened in the last 10-15 years. I am extremely excited knowing fully what this place will be in another 10 years from now."

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Alaro City, Mr. Ayo Gbeleyi, said the Lekki Free Trade Zone corridor is the right place to invest based on the huge infrastructural development by the Lagos State Government in the zone.

Also speaking, the Managing Director of Alaro City, Mr. Yomi Ademola, commended the partnership between Lagos State Government and the private organisations, which, according to him, has attracted many investments to Lagos and created more job opportunities for the residents.

Ademola commended the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration for the delivery of key infrastructural projects in different parts of Lagos State, particularly in the Lekki axis of the State, among which are the Lekki Deep Sea Port and Phase I of the six-lane rigid pavement Lekki-Epe Expressway, as well as the proposed Lekki Airport and Green Line Rail.



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MR GOVERNOR VISITS ALARO CITY

Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today embarked on a Guided Tour of Alaro City and the Universal One Development at Alaro City, Lagos in the Lekki Free Zone area of Lagos State.

The Lekki Free Zone, created in 2006 by the then Governor of Lagos State, who is now the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR 🥇 🇳🇬, is a modern free zone managed in accordance with international best practices spanning over 16,500 hectares are divided into four quadrants.

Alaro City is Located in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone, which is the logistics and commercial hub of the zone, situated on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, in close proximity to the Lekki Deep Sea Port and the proposed International Airport.

ALARO CITY - A concept developed in 2010, with MoU signed in 2012, First CofO signed in 2015 and eventually Launched in 2019, Alaro City is an integrated, mixed-use city planned on over 2,000 hectares of Land in the Lekki Free Zone.

The name ‘Alaro’ is derived from the ancestry of the Epe people, and it reflects the heritage of the Epe people and establishes the Epe community as an integral part of the Lekki Free Zone.

Mr Governor visited a few of the industries already in operation, Starting from Alaro City office, Ariel Foods Factory, Rafa Detergent (BUA Subsidiary), TY Logistics Park, Universal Homes and others.

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MR GOVERNOR VISITS ALARO CITY

Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today embarked on a Guided Tour of Alaro City and the Universal One Development at Alaro City, Lagos in the Lekki Free Zone area of Lagos State.

The Lekki Free Zone, created in 2006 by the then Governor… pic.twitter.com/3dCw8UUusB

— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) March 8, 2025

VI = ~800 hectares

Dangote Refinery & Petrochemical Complex = 2,600 hectares

Alaro City = 2,000 hectares

Eko Atlantic = ~1,000 hectares

Alaro City is an integrated, mixed-use city planned on over 2,000 hectares in the Lekki Free Zone. Located in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone, which is the logistics and commercial hub of the zone. Alaro City is situated on the Lekki-Epe Expressway and is in close proximity to the Lekki Deep Sea Port and the proposed International Airport.

Alaro City has areas for offices, logistics and warehousing, homes, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, entertainment, and 150 hectares of parks and open space.

The first residential phase is being developed by Universal Homes (who are also building thousands of units in Rendeavour’s other project, Tatu City, in Nairobi, Kenya). The apartment consists of 576 contemporary two-bedroom (expandable to 3 and 4 bedrooms) powered by world-class amenities, and a modern living experience

Alaro City holds the full land title with a Certificate of Occupancy

OUR BRAND

The name Alaro is derived from the ancestry of the Epe people.

Alaro, a fisherman, was a founding father of Epe and has since been celebrated during festivals.

Alaro reflects the heritage of the Epe people and establishes the Epe community as an integral part of the Lekki Free Zone.

Homes

Alaro City offers the only residential properties in the Lekki Free Zone.

Live near to your place of work and benefit from everything that comes from living in a free trade zone.

Business

Move your business to Alaro City.

Access all the free zone benefits and see your business thrive.

Investment

Build your wealth while we build your city.

Invest in a range of residential, business and light-industrial developments at Alaro City.

The strong investor confidence in Alaro City serves as a testament to the favourable business conditions in Lagos State.

ASAPFERG:
Lagos is great.

naptu2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoXeanTJkEg?si=Tkgy0YHxiWsOQGnm

Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu



https://x.com/jidesanwoolu/status/1898433443769602206?t=fsBFyNRTdfPhiKXxM7Ek3Q&s=19[/quote]interesting episode with the governor

rinzaugustine:
Sell to your fellow yorubas let them buy . Focus of Igbos now is Igboland. Almost every village in Igboland is like a massive construction site now because Igbos are known for doings and the title of the most successful black race No be by mouth but by dint of hardwork. Igbo akwenu!!!!

Tjra:
Tinubu is a visionary leader. You have to give it to this man. His legacies are everywhere