Qatari Firm to replicate Lusail Smart City in Lagos
An international firm based in Qatar, Future Union has disclosed its aim at delivering an ambitious urban development modeled after the acclaimed Lusail Smart City in Doha in Osapa city, Lagos. The Chief Executive Officer of Future Union, Dr. Abdelgalil Sharaf, who led the delegation to inspect the Metro Smart City project stated this, expressing […]
An international firm based in Qatar, Future Union has disclosed its aim at delivering an ambitious urban development modeled after the acclaimed Lusail Smart City in Doha in Osapa city, Lagos.
The Chief Executive Officer of Future Union, Dr. Abdelgalil Sharaf, who led the delegation to inspect the Metro Smart City project stated this, expressing confidence in partnering with Nigerian firm Metrospeed Property Development to deliver the project.
“We would like to thank you for this invitation today, and we would like to check the project. After that, we will sign the MOU and, Inshallah, go ahead to sign the contract,” he said.
Future Union’s International and Regional Director, Ms. Maral Godalazian, described the project as part of the drive to increase urban development.
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“It’s very interesting, especially what we saw with the smart city concept and what you’re planning. It’s beautiful, and I hope we can do anything to make it come to life,” she said.
Speaking on the significance of the collaboration, CEO,Metrospeed Group Col. Dele Oyefuga (rtd), said the country will benefit from Future Union’s advanced technical expertise, planning capacity, and investment potential.
“We’re happy to have the Future Union team here in Nigeria, looking forward to bringing investment into the country. They successfully executed Lusail Smart City in Qatar, and we intend to leverage their wealth of experience to bring similar capacity development to Nigeria,” he stated.
He added that the project would redefine urban living in Lagos by promoting good living, fantastic living, and smart living, particularly for residents of the state.
“Once all preparations are completed, we will sign the MOU and the contract for Future Union to bring in their expertise and resources to complement what we’re doing in Nigeria,” he said.