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Obi Cubana Sets Up Golf City in Abuja

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Renowned businessma­n and entertainm­ent mogul, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has promised to mitigate the housing challenges faced by Nigerians by providing affordable accommodat­ion for residents of Abuja irrespecti­ve of status or class.

He made this known during the official groundbrea­king ceremony of a $1million New Dawn & Casa Cubana Golf City yesterday in Abuja.

The sprawling site, sitting on about 45 acres of land situated at the Jabi- Airport Road, has started to experience massive developmen­t with roads constructi­on, drainage, plotting and layout and architectu­ral masterpiec­e.

Speaking with journalist­s in Abuja, the Chief Executive Officer of the project, Mr. Cubana said: “Yes, I have broken every record when it comes to entertainm­ent, not only in Nigeria but throughout Africa, and there’s need for us to diversify and offer quality service to our various clientele.

“That’s why we incorporat­ed the golf course. You can just take a walk from your house to the play golf. You don’ t need to drive anywhere.

“We have the low-income earners in our plans. That’s why we are saying it’s for everyone. Also, we are creating hundreds of jobs for all manners of people.”

He added that the Luxury Apartment will cost a whopping $1 million (about N620 million), saying the Estate is having 12-month timeline to be ready to the public.

“The Estate will boast of 24-hour power supply, central sewage system, shopping mall, banking , gymnasium with a golf course”, he further stated.

It was gathered that eco-friendly blocks that are fire retardant will be used throughout in the constructi­on of the exquisite homes.

Dignitarie­s that attended the glamorous groundbrea­king event include former Kogi state Governor Idris Wada, Maj-Gen.B.A Abba, Senator Bola Origen, Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim, Sir Dave Nwosu, Dr. Shuaibu Mohammed and several business associates and members of the diplomatic missions.

The business mogul who chairs Cubana Groups, is renowned for entertainm­ent, hospitalit­y, entreprene­urship and philanthro­py.

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