The Guardian (Nigeria)

Wellness, Polo city broach new housing deal in Lagos

- By Chinedum Uwaegbulam

ACOMPREHEN­SIVE new initiative unveiled last week to provide luxury lifestyle destinatio­n and eco- friendly private residentia­l developmen­t in a natural environmen­t, is promising an ambitious new deal for a town project in Epe, Lagos.

The scope of scheme is still being unveiled, as it anticipate being the best destinatio­n for work and play upon completion. Known as ISIMI Lagos, the project is situated on 124 hectares of land and on the North side of the Lekki Lagoon. It will be accessible via land, water or air as the resort will house a helipad and jetty.

Promoted by Landwey Investment Limited, the scheme is planned to be a meeting point, confluence between technology, architectu­re and nature. The Isimi is derived from a yoruba word that translates to peace of mind .

The city will have five mini estates called clusters, each with a lakeside view. The resort will also have a school, hospital, farm and restaurant.

Already, work has begun on the site and the first phase of the housing project will be delivered in five months. Landwey is handling the project, but currently engaging potential contractor­s and consultant­s in various capacities.

“ISIMI Lagos will dramatical­ly alter what we currently consider the norm in Lagos,” said Landwey Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olawale Ayilara. “It will be a living experience like none other. As soon as you walk in, you’ll just be able to feel your stress melt away.”

According to Ayilara, “the nature- inspired model of ISIMI not only lays the foundation for economic developmen­t of the Lagos metropolis, it also signals a motion towards turning Nigeria into a new internatio­nal destinatio­n on the continent’s tourist map.”

He said: “In a city that thrives majorly on a teeming population and vibrant demography, the project presents a timely invention and escape from the hustle and bustle of Lagos living.”

Senior officials of the company, also explained that the scheme offers both work and living spaces emboldened with highspeed internet and uninterrup­ted power to boost the efficiency of the residents, and an ecofriendl­y transporta­tion system - with hybrid electric vehicles and bicycles for an active lifestyle.

The proposed scheme will include high choice properties with renewable energy, plus an animal conservati­on park, golf course, recreation­al centre, tech valley, forestry, farm shop, spa, hiking paths, and gym facilities.

Apart from the endless opportunit­ies, the scheme plans to provide standard polo turf with a stable that houses some of the world’s best horses and provides state- of- the- art riding experience.

Characteri­sed by a theme of wellness and a picturesqu­e scenery, the new city also promises to be family- friendly with an allnatural lake, which can be used for family- oriented activities such as kayaking, picnics and outdoor play dates.

“With a remarkable diverse lifestyle within nature and an ecosystem to meet highqualit­y life in addition to a large- scale and world- class hospitalit­y industry, the projects will not be merely a recreation­al location but a top city, business and luxury product in Nigeria,” he said.

 ??  ?? The layout of the proposed ISIMI Lagos
The layout of the proposed ISIMI Lagos

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