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Enugu State housing and smart city initiatives
Overview
In mid‑July 2026, the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation presented a demand‑driven affordable‑housing plan at the Africa International Housing Show in Abuja, targeting vacant estates and Nigeria’s broader housing deficit. The rollout included the “Tomorrow Is Here” flagship at Owo, alongside approval of extensive infrastructure works: a 10.5 km road network, renovation of the State Secretariat, 1,000 detached terrace units for a planned smart city, and a massive 18,000‑unit mass‑housing project at Gateway Estate, all aimed at expanding the state’s economy from $4 billion to $30 billion over eight years.
A week later, Governor Peter Mbah, together with Mrs. Nkeiru Arum, announced the New Enugu Smart City project, positioning it as a model of disciplined planning, sustainability, and inclusive growth. The initiative seeks to avoid the congestion problems that have plagued Abuja by emphasizing long‑term execution, institutional consistency, and resilience beyond any single administration.
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26 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesNew Enugu Smart City initiative launched in NigeriaNigeria's New Enugu Smart City, backed by Governor Peter Mbah and Mrs Nkeiru Arum, aims to showcase disciplined planning, sustainability, and improved quality of life as a model for future urban development.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesEnugu State launches major housing and infrastructure projectsEnugu State announced a demand‑driven affordable‑housing model and approved large infrastructure and housing projects, including 1,000 smart‑city homes, 18,000 mass‑housing units and a 10.5 km road, aiming to b
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isolavirtuale.it · premiumtimesng.com · primanews.org · techeconomy.ng · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · thisdaylive.com · tribuneonlineng.com