Since the beginning of time, man has sought a place in the stars. In increasing fascination, mankind has reached for the stars via the skies through science, art and technology, to bring ease and comfort to life and living. This exploration into the magnificent star-scrapping possibilities of the human mind, delivered luxurious aircrafts and spaceships. In this realm of possibilities, we have sought above-par buildings to live and work in. The style, design and construction of edifices have since been known and used as a measure of affluence and advancement all over the world. These buildings are listed as wonders of the world and landmarks for tourism. Examples of jaw-dropping structures abound in countries such as England, United States, Japan, China, United Arab Emirates and more recently, Nigeria.

Welcome to Nigeria

Nigeria surpassed South Africa in 2014 to become Africa’s biggest economy after a rebasing of its GDP returned an estimate of over $500 billion. Blessed with abundance of human and natural resources, Nigeria has been a destination of choice for foreign direct capital in Africa in recent years due to strong economic growth and unmatched returns on investments. Nigeria being the largest producer of oil in Africa and the sixth in the world has seen its revenue base and economy bow to the volatility dictated by declining oil prices in the global market. This has made the diversification of the economy to maximise non-oil exports and services sector a top agenda for the new administration.

Welcome to Abuja

Abuja became the capital of Nigeria in 1991, replacing the coastal city of Lagos as home to the seat of political and diplomatic power. Abuja’s development started in the mid 70s and its geography in the heart of the country made it viable as a centre of unity for Nigeria’s multi-lingual, multi-ethnic 180 million population. Abuja is now the fourth largest urban area in Nigeria, with impressive population and economic growth. Still some way off in competing with Lagos based on amenities and structures, the story is about to change with as the completion of the magnificent World Trade Center draws nearer.

Welcome to World Trade Center, Abuja

Following in the footsteps of other world-class architecture, the magnificent World Trade Center in Abuja has awe-inspiringly changed the Abuja skyline. Developed by the Churchgate Group, the WTC is a master-planned complex of 8 towers consisting of luxurious offices, grand malls, upper-class residences and a five-star hotel. Spanning over six million square feet in the Central Business Area of Abuja, the edifice has attracted world-acclaimed businesses, high-rated investors and individuals accustomed to style, elegance, security and top-notch efficiency.

Funded by local and foreign investors to the tune of $1 billion, WTC Abuja is the largest mixed-use development in West Africa and will be a part of the prestigious World Trade Center network which started in 1970 and currently connects over 750,000 entrepreneurs in 323 locations in 89 countries.

The 24-storey residential tower of the World Trade Center, Abuja is the tallest residential building in Nigeria and will offer luxury apartments with modern amenities. The Commercial Tower is the tallest office building in Abuja and will accommodate businesses of various sizes, with offices ranging from 100 to 1,440 square meters. Seen at www.wtcabuja.com the complex offers a dream within dreams of good taste in luxurious living. In a class of its own, the WTC offers one-to-three bedroom living spaces and five-to-six-bedroom penthouses. Its business spaces feature flexible plans that encourage and support upscaling. In an accustomed magnificent style, the Capital Mall within the complex features the most sought-after luxurious and exotic locations and shopping experience.

If the 8-tower complex in and of itself isn’t enough of an attraction, the potential additions to the city economy in jobs created and economic tourism should be. It is expected that along the lines of change and attendant economic growth in Nigeria, the skyline of the city will be dotted with offerings such as this from the Churchgate Group. With the WTC, Abuja will be able to host world class conferences and compete with major cities in Africa and Europe to host international events and conferences. As we await the unveiling of such experiences of splendour, we bask in the magic of the World Trade Center, Abuja.