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Centenary City Plc has announced a landmark contract worth ₦750 billion with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to execute phase one of Abuja’s most ambitious urban renewal project.
Abuja Centenary City on Completion

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Ike Odenigwe, managing director of Centenary City Plc, said the contract would cover primary infrastructure, including a 4.3-kilometre access road and secondary infrastructure across three residential districts Grove Residences, Safari Park Residences, and Ridge Villas.

He disclosed that Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, which prepared the original master plan in 2014, would also oversee detailed engineering design. Odenigwe described the initiative as “Abuja’s most ambitious urban renewal effort,” noting that the project was designed to attract global investment and establish the city as a multifunctional lifestyle hub.

The Centenary City project, first conceived during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan to commemorate Nigeria’s centenary, has been plagued for years by legal disputes, revoked land titles, and administrative delays. But Odenigwe stressed that the renewed push, backed by the current government, signals a decisive turnaround.

“We are going to change the landscape of Abuja. This is a destination,” Odenigwe said, adding that the project would complement existing facilities and enable Nigeria’s capital to compete with global cities.

As part of its grand vision, Odenigwe announced plans to build the tallest building in Africa, and a 150-hectare entertainment park to serve Nollywood filmmakers. The new city will also host 13 branded international hotels.

He praised the support of Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing his role as critical to renewed efforts to diversify Abuja’s economy. He further noted that the federal government, through Abuja Investments Company Ltd (AICL), retains five percent equity in the project and a seat on the board.

Odenigwe said the development was strictly a public-private partnership (PPP), with the federal government donating the land. He emphasised the company’s commitment to inclusive growth, pointing to borehole projects, scholarship schemes, and a resettlement plan that has so far delivered 280 homes for original inhabitants of Gude district, with a target of 857 houses.

The project, he added, is expected to generate 50,000 jobs during construction and up to 250,000 permanent jobs when completed.

On the delays that stalled progress for nearly a decade, Odenigwe blamed policy inconsistency across successive administrations. “Whenever there is a change of government, policies don’t continue,” he said. “But with the coming of this government, we have conquered the issue of policy inconsistency, because this government knows the economic value of this project.”

He commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for recognising the importance of foreign direct investment in bridging Nigeria’s infrastructure gap. “Nigeria needs foreign direct investment; our population is growing, and infrastructure is lagging behind,” Odenigwe said. “This government understands that there is an infrastructural gap.”

JASONjnr:
Tinubu is working while mourners go around criticizing with a frog voice.

Kemetian:
https://www.arise.tv/abuja-centenary-city-restarts-with-n750bn-infrastructure-deal-after-11-year-delay/

Kemetian:
https://www.arise.tv/abuja-centenary-city-restarts-with-n750bn-infrastructure-deal-after-11-year-delay/

agulion:
Most of us Yoruba Muslims may not support Tinubu again, dude has nothing to offer

Kingdavid579:
President Tinubu is really working, and his biggest fear is obvious—losing reelection.

He’s pulling out all stops for the youth: student loans, NYSC loans, grants, everything.

He’s clearly scared of losing and giving his all—but people still won’t show him love—because of how he came into office.

In just 2 years, he’s done more than some predecessors did in 8. Yet, the love just isn’t there.

Kingdavid579:
President Tinubu is really working, and his biggest fear is obvious—losing reelection.

He’s pulling out all stops for the youth: student loans, NYSC loans, grants, everything.

He’s clearly scared of losing and giving his all—but people still won’t show him love—because of how he came into office.

In just 2 years, he’s done more than some predecessors did in 8. Yet, the love just isn’t there.

lexy2014:
Very good.

how has tinubu successfully tackled corruption, nepotism, cronyism, hunger, unemployment, hardship, poverty, inflation, wasteful government spending, budget padding, insecurity, bad governance, failing public infrastructure, poor medial services and falling standard of education?

JASONjnr:
Tinubu is working while mourners go around criticizing with a frog voice.

seunmsg:
Peter Obi and his gang of haters will soon come to tell us that this is another wasteful project since Nigerians are hungry. They will ask how does this affect the price of a bag of rice in the market. But when they see something similar in another country, they will still come back to wail about Nigeria’s underdevelopment and lack of adequate infrastructure.

GrayBeard:
You dont starve people, impoverish them like never before and expect love, while you live large.

Kingdavid579:
He’s not starving those who brought him to power—that’s the point.

Or did you forget he bought votes from ordinary citizens for ₦5k?

Haven’t those people already sold their rights to prosperity during the election—for the entire 4 years?

The elite who brought him in are eating fat. Stop complaining, because the stupid masses were paid off 2 years ago 😂

seunmsg:
Peter Obi and his gang of haters will soon come to tell us that this is another wasteful project since Nigerians are hungry. They will ask how does this affect the price of a bag of rice in the market. But when they see something similar in another country, they will still come back to wail about Nigeria’s underdevelopment and lack of adequate infrastructure.

GrayBeard:
Very soon, you will claim the project was Tinubu's idea. Something that was conceived and launched under GEJ.

GrayBeard:
Very soon, you will claim the project was Tinubu's idea. Something that was conceived and launched under GEJ.

Kastonkastroll:
This government have embarked on so many projects in the space of just two years. I just hope these projects will be completed before they eventually round off their first tenure.

Kingdavid579:
President Tinubu is really working, and his biggest fear is obvious—losing reelection.

He’s pulling out all stops for the youth: student loans, NYSC loans, grants, everything.

He’s clearly scared of losing and giving his all—but people still won’t show him love—because of how he came into office.

In just 2 years, he’s done more than some predecessors did in 8. Yet, the love just isn’t there.

Kingdavid579:
President Tinubu is really working, and his biggest fear is obvious—losing reelection.

He’s pulling out all stops for the youth: student loans, NYSC loans, grants, everything.

He’s clearly scared of losing and giving his all—but people still won’t show him love—because of how he came into office.

In just 2 years, he’s done more than some predecessors did in 8. Yet, the love just isn’t there.