WIKE SIGNS DUBAI-STYLE CITY WALK DEAL FOR ABUJA

Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has officially signed a landmark development agreement with MAG International Links Limited for the construction of the Abuja City Walk—a mega project inspired by Dubai’s iconic City Walk.
The mixed-use development will span roughly 200 hectares and is expected to feature residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional infrastructure. According to Wike, the first segment must be ready by May 2026, in time for President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.
Wike made it clear that land speculators won’t be tolerated. “This time, no games. If they don’t build, we revoke,” he said during the signing ceremony. He emphasized the government’s commitment to clearing bureaucratic bottlenecks and fast-tracking development approvals.
Dr. Kassim Gidado, Executive Director of MAG, promised to deliver a world-class project that will “surpass Dubai’s model by incorporating Nigerian culture and high-end medical facilities.”
The FCTA handed over the Certificate of Occupancy on the spot, signaling the project’s official green light.