Follow Us on Google
From Idu Jude, Abuja
The long-awaited Centenary project, has taken off in earnest, after years of administrative logjams and setbacks.
The project, which was initiated during the administration of Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has passed through other administrations, suffering setbacks, but has achieved its main purpose of serving as a monument to the one hundred years of Nigeria’s amalgamation.
In a brief ceremony to mark the primary infrastructure development around the first phase of the project, the Managing Director of the Centenary City Economic Department project, Dr. Ikechukwu Odenigwe, highlighted that the project has another push coming from the Minister, whose knack for infrastructural development speaks volumes.
“Thanks to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) he added more push to FasTrack the project. Right from the day we met him, the Minister showed keen interest not for anything else but for the fact that the project people and development-oriented”.
Additionally, he said the Abuja Rising Centenary City primary infrastructure works are progressing
rapidly with Julius Berger Nigeria plc, and community support.
Other News
“In a landmark move for Abuja’s rising profile, on the 15th of August 2025, Centenary City
management officially engaged Messers Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for the provision of primary infrastructure to the Centenary City (Lot 1 which is the plot Access Road of 4.3 km) and Messers Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (DAR) to execute the detailed engineering design of the entire project.
“So, today’s program is to showcase the dramatic progress in this long-awaited amazing project with the first road project and the support we are receiving from the communities who have supported us all these years. We also want Nigerians to see this project through the eyes of the people bringing it to life.
“As you all know, Centenary City is conceptualized as the foremost Abuja Urban Renewable Project.”
Dr. Odenigwe further enlightened that the Centenary City is not just a futuristic, sustainability-focused, and pedestrian-centric master planned City, “it is the work of thousands of Nigerians
building a new economic future. Every road we pave, every foundation we set, and every job we create is a step toward a livable, safe, modern community for families, professionals, and businesses.
Centenary City presents a great opportunity to create value and raise Abuja’s profile to encourage international investment in Abuja”.
Further explaining, he said the project is designed to work in harmony with nature. He emphasized that 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.
“We are delighted to acknowledge the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom Wike, the Hon. Minister of FCT who in his wisdom has encouraged masterly and sustainable development in FCT.
We also acknowledge the support of the Toge community, under the guidance of the
Revered Emir of Jiwa, HRM Dr. Idris Musa, MFR, on whose original land the project took off.
