THE NEW GATEWAY TO AFRICA THE FUTURE IS NOW

Lagos is the economic capital of , The gateway to the continent needs a World’s Fastest Population of Population of the most populated country in Africa. new headquarters. Eko Atlantic is the answer. Population With its coastal location and abundant natural resources, Lagos is ideally positioned Rising on land reclaimed from the Growth to take a leading role in the African economy Atlantic Ocean off Victoria Island in and become a major global force, especially Lagos, Eko Atlantic is Africa’s brand new with a population of 18 million, which is city. It will create prosperity and will be expected to soar to 25 million by 2015. where business gets done. MORE THAN A CITY

Eko Atlantic is more than a city though. It’s a For investors For business For residents and clear vision of the future. It creates a space to live and work, seemingly out of thin air. Eko Atlantic offers one of the world’s most Eko Atlantic will offer a prestigious business commuters By reclaiming eroded land, an oceanfront exciting opportunities to harvest the potential address with remarkable efficiency, oceanfront It will offer an ideal base for home life, wonder is not only evolving rapidly, but of Africa. The financial hub of Africa’s fastest vistas and smooth access making it a compelling with all that is expected from 21st century it is also providing a positive response to growing nation, Lagos is poised to be one of place to work. comforts and convenience all primarily with worldwide issues such as population growth the megacities of the world. and coastal erosion due to climate change. oceanfront views.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Investing in Eko Atlantic captures the Financially and Nigeria is Africa’s most populous The ramifications of these Africa’s potential of a continent, which many nation. By 2050, the country is figures are monumental. Lagos 6.1% SECOND Economic Growth acknowledge as the world’s most promising commercially, anticipated to reach well over 400 is to become the financial hub of Largest Economy per Annum % of new investment horizon. An ingenious million people. With massive oil Africa. With its wealth of facilities Region’s GDP collaboration among some of Africa’s Lagos is the reserves and natural gas, Nigeria is and infrastructure, Eko Atlantic 41 greatest leaders, the project has called for also Africa’s second most productive will help make this possible, and anchor of Africa’s Most a selective international team of financiers, Nigeria economy. Nigeria’s current and its investors will stand to 2.8 engineers, real estate developers, urban projected annual GDP growth averages gain enormously. POPULOUS Trillion Cubic Metres planners and contractors, among others. over seven per cent.. Country of Gas Reserves RECLAIMING LAND FROM THE OCEAN

Over the past 100 years, the Atlantic shore By September 2012, it will have reclaimed Land Comparison of Lagos has lost over 2 km in coastline — 50% of the total land area. By the end of the land that has simply vanished due to coastal project, we will have produced nine million Manhattan (NYC) erosion. The Eko Atlantic project is committed square metres of land ripe for development, Area to bringing it back. In February 2008, the equivalent in size to the skyscraper district of 59.5 km2 project launched a massive and continuous Manhattan in New York City. Due to be reclaimed by seven-year dredging operation to create a Eko Atlantic Area September 2012 foundation for Eko Atlantic. Reclaimed in 9 km2 2011

THE GREAT WALL OF LAGOS

To protect the newly reclaimed land The Great Wall will be fit to withstand Accropode from ocean surge, a powerful structure and endure the most severe tidal surges is being built along the entire coastline. forecast over the next 1,000 years. Designed and built to withstand We call it the Great Wall of Lagos, and the most severe tidal surges. it’s a remarkable engineering feat whose design has passed vigorous tests by the world-renowned Danish Hydraulic Research Centre.

DISTRICTS

1. Harbour Lights 2. Business District 3. Eko Drive 5. Ocean Front 6. Avenues This is a “Mini Manhattan” concept with The Boulevard (2 km x 60 m) This offers rapid commuter access and The Ocean Front will offer modern, airy Avenues stretch west to east and the trees high-rise towers dominating the skyline. will be much like New York’s abundant office space. Trees will line homes. For the pleasure of the residents, lining this district will enhance the city’s The Marina at West Point is a gateway to Fifth Avenue, or Paris’ the streets, shopping complex and cafés, bars, restaurants, and leisure facilities overall air quality. Adjacent to the main the Business District and is surrounded by Champs-Elysées. luxury residential high-rises. will be available with a car-free, landscaped intra-island waterway, Avenues will also offer homes, boutiques and waterfront dining. promenade directly adjacent to the ocean. berths for boats. These will fan out in ever-widening circles to 4. Marina Hotels will also be located here. the shoreline. The marina will also serve as an A marina for yachts, sailboats and access point to the intra-island waterways. other vessels. RELIABLE INFRASTRUCTURE, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Seamless Transport Options Carbon Footprint Independent Services

Infrastructure A high-speed roadway will connect Eko Atlantic with both Lagos and The city’s planners have committed to Electrical Independency Modern Drainage Victoria Island. Extensive public transport facilities will be further enhanced minimising Eko Atlantic’s carbon footprint In addition to its notable construction, Eko by an intra-island waterway that extends from east to west, linking the with the use of environmentally-efficient Atlantic will be equipped with impressive 21st three marinas and all six districts. A ferry system will transfer passengers construction methods and locally sourced century amenities. The city will be clean and to the Lagos ferry network. When lightning-fast transit is needed to reach materials where available and appropriate. Water Treatment Sewage Treatment airy, with integrated systems and seamless Lagos international airport, heliports can be made available. connections to the world.

AVAILABLE INVESTMENTS

An acute shortage of housing and office Global Recognition facilities in Lagos is leading to high demand for residential and commercial facilities; Eko In 2009, the Clinton Global Initiative recognised Eko Atlantic as one of the Atlantic is designed to accommodate both. most inspired and ambitious civil engineering projects in Africa. Governor, , and Executive Chairman of Eko Atlantic, Ronald Chagoury, spoke of the reality of this exciting project. Eko Atlantic has also received an impressive amount of media attention as a viable response to CLINTON some of our greatest global concerns. GLOBAL INITIATIVE 1. 5.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

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1. Da vid Frame (left), Managing Director of 3. Andrew Lloyd (left), British High Trade Commissioner; Ronald Chagoury, 6. Ronald Chagoury (left), Executive Chairman of Eko 8. Governor of , (left); Vice President of South Energyx Nigeria Limited; Michael Bear Executive Chairman of Eko Atlantic; Henry Bellingham MP, the British Atlantic; Honourable Mohammed Sanusi Daggash Nigeria, ; Governor of , ; (right), the Honourable Lord Mayor of London Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Africa; David Frame (right), (right), Nigerian Federal Minister of Works. Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola; Ronald Chagoury, (2010-2011). Managing Director of South Energyx Nigeria Limited. 7. R onald Chagoury (left), Executive Chairman of Executive Chairman of Eko Atlantic; Lagos State Commissioner for 2. Former United States President, Bill Clinton; 4. David Frame (left), Managing Director of South Energyx Nigeria Ltd; Helen Eko Atlantic; Desiree Bonis, Africa Director at Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Prince Adesegun Oniru. Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola (left); Clark (right), Global Head of UNDP. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands; Simon 9. Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo. Ronald Chagoury (middle), Executive Chairman 5. Gilbert Chagoury (left), Chairman of the Chagoury Group; Lagos State Smits, Vice Minister Foreign Trade, Netherlands; of Eko Atlantic; Ronald Chagoury Jr. (right). Eko Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Prince Nimota Akanbi, Nigerian Ambassador to the Atlantic was recognised by the Clinton Global Adesegun Oniru; Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola (SAN); Senator Netherlands; Bert Ronhaar (right), Netherlands’ Initiative in New York City, 2009. Oluremi Tinubu; Ronald Chagoury (right), Executive Chairman of Eko Atlantic. Ambassador to Nigeria. PARTNERS & CONSULTANTS

Eko Atlantic is the result of a strategic partnership Established in 1971, the Chagoury Group (www.chagourygroup. Other holdings include flourmills, catering facilities, water Eko Atlantic prides itself on building a strong between private investment and the State of Lagos. com) is one of Africa’s leading industrial conglomerates. Its bottling, glass and furniture manufacturing as well foundation with the following partnerships, consultants It also receives strong support from the Nigerian diverse and impressive portfolio includes construction, property as insurance. and professionals both locally and internationally: Federal Government. South Energyx Nigeria Limited, development, international financing, hotels, information a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, is the primary technology and water purification: areas of expertise that can planner and developer of Eko Atlantic. South Energyx be leveraged for the endless complexities of conceiving and was awarded concessions to reclaim land, develop building an entirely new urban infrastructure. infrastructure and act as the exclusive authority over the development of Eko Atlantic. CONTACT

For More Information Please Contact:

Eko Atlantic Sales Office Ahmadu Bello Way Bar Beach, Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria 1. Harbour Lights 4. Marina +234 (1) 844 9900 2. Business District 5. Ocean Front [email protected] 3. Eko Drive 6.Avenues