Three UK firms appointed to Nigerian regeneration scheme

Sheppard Robson, Arup and Davis Langdon have been appointed to masterplan a 77,000km² regeneration scheme in Nigeria.

The project, which will be developed around a new airport city at Minna, has been launched by the governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu. The developer is Cortis Capital and Maevis, in partnership with the Niger State government.

The regeneration scheme is intended to support the country’s seven point plan to transform Nigeria by focusing on power and energy, food security, wealth creation, transport, land reforms, security and education.

Speaking at the launch, the governor said: “I am committed to the president’s seven point agenda and the creation of the new Nigeria – and this regeneration strategy plays a major role in this initiative.

“From a global perspective, we have appointed organisations with the requisite skills, experience and capability focused around masterplanning, regeneration and sustainability to successfully deliver the Minna Airport City Project (MAC).”

Tim Evans, creative director of Sheppard Robson, added: “This is an exciting project for Sheppard Robson and with our co-consultants Arup and Davis Langdon, we look forward to using our skills and experience to help the governor achieve his vision for Niger State and Nigeria.”