PUBLIC WARNING Due to increasing interest in this project from Nigerians living abroad (not sure about in Naija) couple with poor coverage given to this project, it is only right we have a permanent thread to keep everyone updated. This is not the thread to have any socio economic or political discussions, but to stay updated about the progress of this magnificent project. Therefore, any off topic comments like tribal rants or socio economic discussions will be deleted (cc: lalasticlala ishilove please note).

INTRODUCTION

Nature has always bestowed humanity worth unlimited opportunities to shape his surroundings and the world generally.From the oceans to the mountains and from the canyons to the reeds,mankind has faced and surmounted nature's challenging obstacles.All over the world,picturesque cities have been built on mountains and railway tunnels have been constructed underwater to link destinations.where some mere mortals see obstacles,men of courage and vision see opportunities and flexibility.Such is the story of Eko Atlantic City.

Quick recap: Since 2013, there have been an aggressive land reclamation project along the Bar Beach coastline called Eko Atlantic City which is now at the final stage. At completion,Eko Atlantic City will be sitting on about 10kms(4 square miles) of land.This is an area located just adjacent to Victoria Island by the Lagos Bar Beach.It will be comparable to the Manhattan District of New York as the developers disclosed.The area will be approximately the size of the district which boasts some of the world's tallest sky-scrappers.Eko Atlantic City will even be larger than a handful of beautiful Island countries.

The fairy tale have so far been turning into reality:













Furthermore, Eko Atlantic City will be home to 250,000 people of differnt nationalties and ethnicity. Developers said it will be world-class housing projects and residential towers.It is also expected that 150,000 will commute to the city daily for business.This is approximately half the population of a couple of states in the USA and more than the population of several island counties in the world. To put into perspective,it will be greater than the population of countries like Cape Verse,Bahamas,Brunei,Iceland,Malta,Belize.


The contract for the construction of Eko Atlantic City was awarded to South EnergyX,a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group in 2006.This was after Hi-Tech Construction Ltd,also a subsidiary of Chagoury Group,completed the km Shoreline protection of the Lagos Bar-Beach.

It will connect to an independent source of electricity and not the national power grid.stable power supply is a magnet for investment opportunities.

In a couple of years from now,Africa's Dubai will be sitting on the Atlantic Ocean.such will be a triumph for Marin Engineering.It happened in Dubai,and in Singapore,this time its happening in Nigeria.


Eko Atlantic will be a city to live and work in. With its tree-lined boulevards, waterways, manicured gardens, elegant plazas, three marinas and a stunning ocean front promenade, the new city will be a complete contrast to the congested, traffic-filled streets of Lagos.

Some credits goes to HezronLorraine
Most of the images can be found here http://www.ekoatlantic.com/media/image-gallery

More pictures for historical background.

Na God win

God is just too wonderful. He gave some brains for them to bomb each and some brains to beautify.








Eko oni baje oo

I saw the famous "wall of Lagos"

We pray it doesn't become an abandoned project.

OP. Nice thread , but you need to include links where you got the pics or info from

Ilu Eeko

I'll believe when it's completed

Nice Pics.

Eko O Ni Baje ooo

Emphany:
We pray it doesn't become an abandoned project.

This is not a state in the SE, it is a performing state. Stop the hate

Don't put on front page yet ooo...let the OP post enough info then put it

Ilu Eeko.
Simply pump in electricity and see the SW rise up.
In order to criticise this project, I had to enter the mind of tinubu and Fashola. At the end of the day, I had to give up on the criticism once I discovered it.
Unlike many here, i asked the question, why is the money not being spent in ikorodu or other rundown neighbourhoods?
Then you realise that in order to fund those neighbourhood regeneration, the money has to come from somewhere.
The state is already maxing out on its capacity to generate revenue

The vision is beyond the comprehension of most people.
This is a direct play for leadership on both the West African sub regional level but also on the continent against south Africa.
This is a play to make lagos the commercial, financial, manufacturing,shipping and air traffic hub of Africa.


If you doubt, look at the project for which funding is being sourced or are already complete

1) lekki airport ( funding being sourced and private sector being discouraged by the attempt by some unscrupulous people to wrestle MMA2 from a private investor) air traffic

2 lekki sea port ( started). shipping

3 lekki free trade zone( completed, tenant already in and vacancies still available ) trade and manufacturing

4 lekki oil and gas free trade zone ( ladol and dangote refinery already there, expect to see more players) . oil and gas, ship building, services etc

5 eko Atlantic banking, retail, insurance, hospitality & tourism, law

6 fourth mainland bridge ( to enhance transportation between the mainland and the islands. I believe that the business case for it is not ripe yet.)

All these projects are inter-linked by a common strategy. To make lagos a world city.
Being done in a different way but this is exactly how many countries develop.
Be it dubai or Singapore.
By doing interlinked projects. One project in a portfolio leading to the necessity(business case) for another project.
Not the rubbish other governors and presidents do. Just build rubbish all over the place without any vision

The 100,000 tree seedlings being bred to line the streets, avenues and boulevards.
Credit : eko atlantic

NeduLuiZ:
God is just too wonderful. He gave some brains for them to bomb each and some brains to beautify.

Eko oni baje oo

Indeed. The fact it is becoming a reality is buzzing.

Wait!!! Isn't it these pictures from that skyscraper site? These pictures are old nah..na wa ooo

Nice. With Lagos as a ruling party state, this project has never had a brighter chance of completion than right now. We enjoin Engr. Kwankwaso and El-Rufai to deliver similarly scaled projects in Arewa just like the recent longest fly over in Africa, with the support of our Lagos counterparts.

NeduLuiZ:
God is just too wonderful. He gave some brains for them to bomb each and some brains to beautify.





Eko oni baje oo

He only provided humankind brains.

The decision of what you use that brain for is strictly the person's prerogative.

Obiodunukwe:
Nice Pics.

Eko O Ni Baje ooo



This is not a state in the SE, it is a performing state. Stop the hate

Ewure ni e...so any1 who writes under a thread is an igbo man. Maybe u should watch whoz hating.

I was around this area two weeks ago. Men I can't wait for it to be completed.

Any one with an idea when it would be completed please ?

jnrbayano:


He only provided humankind brains.

The decision of what you use that brain for is strictly the person's prerogative.

"fate" he decides

Two buildings already at advanced stages

Eko Atlantic's bridge on avenue 1 still going now ready for the road
deck to start.


Credit to jeddy27 from skyscraper city (SSC)









Credit to Naija-in-JP (SSC)

liberty300:
Wait!!! Isn't it these pictures from that skyscraper site? These pictures are old nah..na wa ooo

Whats the big deal if its from there? They have more recent pictures from there

liberty300:
Wait!!! Isn't it these pictures from that skyscraper site? These pictures are old nah..na wa ooo

Yup. Wait for more recent pictures. Still uploading.



Credits; jeddy27

tociano009:

Lol why the sad face my fellow Naija family? Never have I see this much excitement from many people outside Naija, which bodes well for the country.

Still a far cry from the prototype. But I guess it's little by little.
Will take some time to come to fruition.

This project just makes me happy.