AICL, Centenary City, Express Optimism on Future Collaboration

The Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited, Her Excellency Ambassador Maureen Tamuno last Monday 24th June, 2024 conducted a courtesy visit to Centenary City Free zone located at the Airport road Abuja on the The purpose of the visit was to explore potential partnership opportunities, reflecting renewed commitment to accelerating the development and investment prospects of Centenary City and ultimately, Abuja.

Following the recent resolution of several significant challenges that had previously impeded progress on the project, Ambassador Tamuno and a delegation of AICL management were received by Dr. Ike Odenigwe, the Managing Director of Centenary City. During the visit, key areas of discussion included:

Current Development Status: Assessing the latest developments and the current state of construction and infrastructure within Centenary City.

Investment Potential: Identifying strategic investment opportunities that can enhance economic growth and urban development.

Sustainability Efforts: Evaluating the initiatives in place to ensure the project’s environmental sustainability and adherence to international standards.

Technological Advancements: Exploring the incorporation of smart technologies designed to create a modern, efficient, and sustainable urban environment.

“Being on the ground provides a different perspective, allowing us to see things firsthand. Our primary duty is to facilitate and create favorable conditions,” said the GMD of AICL. She emphasized the importance of a detailed work plan and understanding project phases for active progress. Additionally, she reaffirmed AICL’s commitment to stimulating Abuja’s economy through the partnership with Centenary City on behalf of their parent organization, the FCTA.

Dr. Ike, the MD of Centenary City, who expressed appreciation and AICL’s proactive approach said “Today marks a significant moment for Centenary City as we receive the first-ever visit from a Group Managing Director of AICL. This visit is a testament to the commitment of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, His Excellency Nyesom Wike, and it fulfills President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

The visit concluded on a positive note, with both AICL and Centenary City’s management expressing optimism about the future collaboration. The resolution of previous challenges has paved the way for more productive discussions on partnership opportunities.