Dangote Plans New Hq In Eko Atlantic As Firstbank Builds West Africa's Tallest Tower
- Africas richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to move his industrial empires headquarters to Eko Atlantic City, reinforcing Lagos as Nigerias financial hub.
- FirstBank has begun construction on a 40-story, eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic, set to be West Africas tallest skyscraper at 252 meters.
- Eko Atlantic is emerging as Nigerias top business hub, drawing major corporations from traditional districts like Ikoyi and Victoria Island.
Africas richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to move the headquarters of his industrial empire to Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, further cementing the emerging districts status as Nigerias financial hub.
Dangote commends FirstBanks landmark headquartersSpeaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for FirstBanks new eco-friendly headquarters, Dangote, whose fortune stands at 28.2 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index , praised the banks ambitious project and hinted at his own relocation.
I will be here very soon, Dangote said, addressing fellow billionaire Femi Otedola. And I want to congratulate you on this groundbreaking ceremony.
The event marked the start of construction on FirstBanks 40-story Iconic Head Office Building , set to be West Africas tallest skyscraper at 252 meters. Designed with sustainability in mind, the tower will feature 115,000 square meters of built-up space, cutting operational costs while reinforcing FirstBanks position as a leader in green banking.
Eko Atlantics emergence as Nigerias business hubEko Atlantic City, built on reclaimed land from the Atlantic Ocean, is rapidly transforming into the commercial heart of Lagos. Engineered to withstand extreme oceanic conditions, the district is expected to house at least 250,000 residents and accommodate 150,000 daily commuters.