Telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria, has concluded plans to build the new headquarters of its Nigeria operations to Eko Atlantic City (EAC) in Lagos, according to the Chief Executive Officer Karl Toriola.
The move places the company alongside major corporations such as FirstBank, Shell, and TVC, Shell, American Embassy which are among a growing list of companies and entities relocating to the 10-square-kilometer prime development.
Toriola on Thursday in Lagos, during the launch of MyLagosApp— a digital platform designed to streamline access to essential city services for residents, said beyond connectivity, the operator was committed to making long-term investments in Lagos.
“As part of this commitment, we have acquired a piece of land in Eko Atlantic City, and we will commence construction once we have gotten the equipment.”
Eko Atlantic City, a visionary urban development built on 10 million square meters of reclaimed land off the Lagos coast, is designed as a self-sustaining metro’s.
MTN’s announcement follows First Bank’s last week groundbreaking ceremony for its new green-certified headquarters in the city, a high-profile event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, business magnates Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, and a host of government and industry leaders.
