A 504 MVA dedicated gas powered generating station.
A 309,390 m3/day water works with access to natural waterbody.
The City is in close proximity to gas capital of Nigeria.
Access to road, rail, water and air logistics infrastructure.
We have approval for a full OD Inland Port for the city.
A Network Operations Center to manage city operations digitally.
Access to a local, national and regional population of ~450million.
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Enyimba Economic City (EEC) is 9803 hectares of Greenfield Integrated City, connecting 11 States of South South/South East within a 150 km radius and a captive population of close to 60 million. It is planned to be a Work, Live, Learn, and Play Vibrant Integrated City with growth sectors in Industrial Activities, Aviation, Entertainment, Health & Medical, Tech & Knowledge Hub, Logistics, and Lifestyle Residential, designed to be the Global Business Hub in Nigeria. Under the Federal Government of Nigeria's Made in Nigeria for Export (MINE) Programmer, EEC functions as a duty-free Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to transform Abia State, Nigeria into a manufacturing and industrial powerhouse.
Our Ultimate goal is to foster economic empowerment and business growth through a vibrant and integrated smart city.
A Smart City with eight key growth sectors dedicated to maximizing your investment potential.
A sustainable city designed to allow you do your best work and live your best life.
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Certificate of Occupancy for 9,803 Hectares, from Abia State Government.
Free Trade Zone License from Federal Executive Council of Nigeria. PPP Agreement between Crown Realties Plc, Abia State Government and Federal Government of Nigeria.
EECD Regulation Gazetted. Zone Development License and Management License by NEPZA.
Partnership with development institutions namely, (IFC),(AfDB)& (Afreximbank), with IFC signing Agreement to support EEC in manufacturing transfer from around the world, (AfDB) to act as Co-financiers and Afreximbank to lead the syndication of initial debt of $201.7million required for Phase 1 of the project.
Afreximbank issued EECD FZE a Term sheet for the syndicated debt of $201.7million, while underwriting $150million.
Due Diligence on debt finance (Technical. Legal, Financial, Environmental Impact Analysis, Environmental Social Governance etc.) Local and International
First Bank Infrastructure offered to participate in the debt finance to the tune of $51.7 on January 20, 2023 Post Due Diligence Term Sheet, Compliance and Credit Approval from Afreximbank
Loan Documentation between Afreximbank and EECD FZE Ground Breaking Q4
EEC provides a range of incentives including complete holidays from Federal, State, and Local Government taxes, duty-free importation of capital goods and raw materials, 100% foreign ownership of investments, repatriation of capital and profits, tax exemptions on proceeds reinvested, and more.
EEC boasts connectivity to major arterial roads, railways, and airports in nearby cities like Owerri, Port Harcourt, and Uyo. It is also in close proximity to existing seaports and the proposed Akwa Ibom Deep Sea Port.
EEC provides 24/7 power supply, well-maintained roads, efficient waste management, reliable high-fidelity broadband internet, and other essential amenities to support businesses.
Yes, EEC and Nigeria are rich in industrial raw materials sourced from naturally occurring minerals and agricultural produces.
Project is Pilot of Federal Government Program of Made In Nigeria for Export (MINE).
Both Abia State and Federal Government of Nigeria are Equity Investors in the project.
The structure of the PPP is that it will be driven by the Private Sector with World Class Governance Regime.
Relentless Pursuit of Perfection for enabling business conditions in the city for its Inhabitants.
Equal opportunity and Non-Discriminatory Policy.
Responsive and responsible. Ensuring The Welfare of Inhabitants.
Transparent Processes and Adoption of Blockchain Technology.
Empathetic where Inhabitants needs, and welfare are supreme.
Providing all round support on Investment Journey.
Complete holiday from all federal, state and local government taxes, rates, and levies.
Duty-free importation of capital goods, machinery/components, spare parts, raw materials/ consumable items in the zones
100% foreign ownership of investments
100% repatriation of capital, profits and dividends
Waiver of all imports and export licenses
Waiver on all expatriate quotas for companies operating in the zones.
100% capital allowance in any year of assessment.
Export into the Nigerian customs territory up to 100% of product produced, assembled or packaged
Export into the Nigerian customs territory up to 100% of product produced, assembled or packaged within the Zones.
Tax exemption on proceeds re-invested.
Tax exemption on gain arising from take-overs, absorption or merger.
Double taxation relief.
Tax exemptions on interest on bonds and short-term securities, and proceeds of the disposal of Government and corporate securities.
One stop approval for permits, operating licenses and Business Incorporation.
Independent regime on Immigration and Customs.
Digital Infrastructure to enhance broadband penetration, data sharing and security.
Physical Integration as described in Connection
Get International Certifications in various growth sectors, create markets and build competencies in International Trade.
Implement quality and enforce global standards.
Establish Trade Remedy Infrastructure.
Create offshore financial center.
Reliable high fidelity Broadband Internet.
Build institutional capacities.
I am proud to present Enyimba Economic City in Nigeria to you.
Enyimba Economic City is a 9,464 Hectares of Greenfield vibrant integrated city.It is a Special Economic Zone with growth sectors in Manufacturing, Logistics,Healthcare, Entertainment, Education, Innovation and Technology Hub,Commercial, Lifestyle Residential and Aviation.
Enyimba Economic City is planned to be a ‘Global Business Hub’ in Nigeria and in doing so, we have considered all key performance issues that will make it a preferred investment destination in Africa.
The city has world class internal infrastructure including 24/7 dedicated power supply, efficient water works, waste treatment, high speed internet and technology enabled security etc. We equally intervened in external connection by taking concession of a total of 447 kilometers main highways providing maximum of 90 minutes connection to 11 states of southeast/southsouth states of Nigeria with captive population of 60 million people.
Enyimba Economic City has intermodal logistics with full Origin and Destination Inland Port connected to two (2) sea ports by rail, a planned international airport and with the concessioned transportation network/highways seamlessly connects economic activities in the city to local, national, cross boarder and global markets.
As a Special Economic Zone, the city has a special status with enabling Regulations and Institutions to support businesses including one-stop approval permits, operating licenses and business incorporation, independent regimes on immigration, customs etc. making it business friendly, efficient with transparent governance.
The city enjoys unparalleled incentive package to businesses offered by both State and Federal Government of Nigeria including, complete holiday from Federal,State and Local Government taxes, duty free importation of capital goods, machinery and components, spare parts, raw materials and consumable items, waiver on all expatriate quotas for companies operating in the city etc.
Enyimba Economic City provides easy and immediate access to captive market of 60 million people locally, 213 million nationally, 450 million cross boarder in West Africa subregion and 1.2 Billion in Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Nigeria and Enyimba Economic City is the most ideal manufacturing transfer destination in Africa with varied endowed mineral deposits and agricultural arable land and outputs for raw materials. It has 63% of young population below 30 years,educated, that provide cheap labour to industries and businesses.
I invite you to Enyimba Economic City, as a preferred investment destination to Africa and Nigeria.I promise we are available to hold your hand and provide you with support in your journey to Enyimba Economic City including availing you with specific information that you may require, local partnerships, financing support with local banks etc.
Thank you.
Very Truly Yours,
Darlington Chibuzor Uzu
( CEO/ Managing Director )
With the A3 highway (Port Harcourt – Enugu Road) bisecting the city and the proposed 86 Kilometer Azumini – Obinze highway, the city is at the center of eleven (11) states of South south/Southeast of Nigeria with captive population of 60 million people and within maximum driving distance of 90 minutes.
Enyimba Economic City has Origin and Destination (OD) Inland Port that is connected to two (2) Sea Ports, Onne and Port Harcourt Sea Ports, each approximately 40 km to the city. The upcoming Ibom Deep Sea Port is about 45km too. The Inland Port is located on the National Rail line that connects all parts of Nigeria.
Through Aviation and the provision of an International Air Port, the inter modal connection of the city by land, sea and air to captive, national, regional and global markets is complete.
A 309,390 m3/day water Work
212,780 m3 /day waste and sewage treatment
924 m3/day solid waste handling
Integrated Information and Communication Technology that will optimize city operations to be built end to end over 10 years by a Silicon Valley based IT company, Double GDP.
Reliable high fidelity Broadband Internet.
2 active gas pipelines run through the city from Owaza captive gas field less than 4km from the perimeter from the city.
The city has proximity to two (2) existing and one proposed seaports.
Physical Integration as described in Connection
Get International Certifications in various growth sectors, create markets and build competencies in International Trade.
Implement quality and enforce global standards.
Establish Trade Remedy Infrastructure.
Create offshore financial center.
Build institutional capacities.