***To be completed in 10 years, says Dr. Michaels
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
In a landmark move for Abuja’s infrastructure, Centenary City management has officially engaged construction giants, Messers Julius Berger Nigeria Plc better known as Julius Berger for the provision of infrastructure to the Centenary City.
Speaking at a world press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Managing Director of Centenary City, Abuja, Dr. Odenigwe Ike Michaels Jr. disclosed that the signing ceremony between his outfit and management of which took place on Friday, August 15, 2025, signified the official relaunch of the project.
According to him the project will now be executed in phases, pointing out that the Phase 1 Primary Infrastructure which is to cost N750 billion will be executed in lots.
Michaels Jr. revealed that Lot 1 includes the Plot Access Road of 4.3 km and the Secondary Infrastructure of The Grove Residences, The Safari Park Residences, and The Ridge Villas.
He also said that, Messers Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (DAR) which coordinated the master plan of the city, is retained to execute the Detailed Engineering Design of the entire project.
Said he: “We seek to remind us again that Centenary City is conceptualized as the foremost Abuja Urban Renewable Project. And the idea of engaging these reputable companies is to guarantee the development of the city according to the vision reflected in the original master plan.
“Centenary City Project presents a great opportunity to create value and raise Abuja’s profile – to encourage international investment in Abuja. The project is designed to work in harmony with nature”.
Speaking further, Centenary City boss said the districts and communities are designed to fit in among the natural landscape, offering both an impressive downtown skyline and peaceful suburban living.
He said the City is conceptualized as a truly multifunctional development that offers a complete cosmopolitan lifestyle to its residents, as well as serves as a tourism hub for the wider community.
Some of the key components of Centenary City includes:
• Five Star Hotels, Luxury Serviced Apartments and Residences
• International Commerce Centre (ICC)
• Centenary International Convention Center (CICC)
• Mall of Africa
• Championship Golf Course and Golf Estate
• Championship Polo Courses and Polo Estate
• Nigeria Park
• Safari Park
• Industrial Park
• African Arts Museum
• Entertainment District and Amusement Park
• Various Healthcare and Educational facilities
• Extensive and broad variety of residential dwellings
According to Michaels Jr, after a pause in the development and construction, the project is now back on track with the promise to redefine sub-Saharan Africa’s skyline and enhance Nigeria’s global standing in urban development.
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Said he: “We are delighted to acknowledge the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Barr. Nysom Wike, the Hon. Minister of FCT who in his wisdom has encouraged masterly and sustainable development in FCT. We are also delighted to acknowledge the unwavering support of the Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa who sees the true meaning of modern urban renewal in the project.
‘‘We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Julius Berger and DAR and are committed to working with their expert teams to begin and finalize the primary infrastructure of Centenary Economic City Free Zone in line with the Board of Director’s vision to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure as well as seamless, safe and sustainable smart city solutions.
We hereby invite the general public to witness a dramatic progress in this long-awaited amazing project”.
