Julius Berger to Deliver Key Infrastructure as Abuja Centenary City Project Gains Momentum

“…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.“

The long-delayed Abuja Centenary City Project has gathered new momentum after Julius Berger Nigeria Plc was awarded the contract to deliver primary infrastructure for the multi-billion-naira development.

Project managers confirmed that Julius Berger will handle Phase 1 works valued at ₦750 billion, beginning with a 4.3km Plot Access Road and secondary infrastructure for The Grove Residences, Safari Park Residences, and The Ridge Villas. Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (DAR), the project’s original master planners, have also been retained to provide detailed engineering design.

Conceived as Abuja’s foremost urban renewal project, Centenary City is envisioned as a cosmopolitan smart city combining a modern downtown skyline with peaceful suburban living. It aims to attract international investors, serve as a residential haven, and function as a tourism hub.

Planned facilities include five-star hotels, serviced apartments, the International Commerce Centre (ICC), the Centenary International Convention Center (CICC), the Mall of Africa, golf and polo estates, Nigeria Park, Safari Park, an Industrial Park, African Arts Museum, entertainment district, amusement park, healthcare and educational facilities, and extensive residential communities.

Officials say the revival of the project represents a step toward redefining sub-Saharan Africa’s skyline and strengthening Nigeria’s global standing in urban development.

They explained that the project, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), had suffered delays due to policy shifts and continuity issues but has regained traction under the current administration. They credited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, for providing “visionary leadership,” while also acknowledging the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, for championing sustainable urban renewal.

“The project is for Nigerians, conceived to celebrate national unity between North and South,” officials stressed, adding that the federal government holds a 5 percent equity stake through the provision of land.

“We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Julius Berger and DAR,” the Centenary City Board noted, pledging to deliver safe, sustainable, and state-of-the-art smart city solutions within the Centenary Economic City Free Zone.

The management has invited the public to watch for “strategic progress” in the long-awaited project.

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