Hendai Smart City is a mixed urban development masterpiece developed to sit on 1.2 million square metres (120 hectares) of land. The city is strategically located in Itu, Akwa Ibom state, the highest oil and gas producing state in Nigeria. Having an annual revenue estimate of 32 billion US dollars, Akwa Ibom is the third wealthiest state by GDP in Nigeria.
The location of Hendai Smart City is well chosen to leverage on its proximity to entry and exit points as well as business hubs in the region. For example, it is close (about 24km ) to Victor Ita International Airport, Ibaka Oron and Ibom sea ports, Ibeno beach, and the Godswill Akpabio stadium.
Hendai Smart City will have state-of-the-art infrastructure, making it a one-stop destination for occupants. Its plan comprises underground cabling, dedicated water system and power line, plug and play residential system, security architecture, and integrated internet system. Already located in a safe, friendly and peaceful state, Hendai Smart City would become the safest city to live in Nigeria. It will consist of 5 key zones:
This is the manufacturing area of the city that will house light, medium and heavy industries. The products of these industries will include mobile phones, phone accesories, hair extensions, drinks, agro-allied products, household items, textiles, beverages, electronic and computer products, ceramic products, modern furniture products, sanitary wears, etc.
The factories are designed in line with modern architectural concepts equipped with top-notch production systems, safety mechanisms and standard processes. Hendai Group has signed production agreements with foreign partners for the supply of technology and equipment, the marketing of products using their existing networks. Partners and Investors willing to engage with Hendai Group in manufacturing, stand the chance of enjoying special privileges of maximum infrastructural facilities and ease of doing business.
The Commercial or Business District will be the day-to-day economic hub of Hendai Smart City. It will host the financial institutions to conduct financial transactions locally and cross border payments for all businesses in the city. It will also contain an International shopping mall, international conference center, International school, Hendai Chinese Technology Centre, hotels, hospitals, open market, etc.
Our Commercial district is the economic center for buying and selling of various products produced in our factories, as well as imported quality products. Hendai Group has designed a program to ensure that only quality products are sold at regulated prices in our economic center. Independent investors can apply for land allocation to set up their investment in the districts. Our cities are modeled to be the much sought-after environment for business owners, residents and leisure travelers.
Hendai Residential Township will take care of Hendai City housing scheme. It will be divided into different zones with each having its unique architectural masterpiece for different categories of occupants. The clusters would include corporate community e.g Banking community, Diaspora community or Jewish community etc. It comprises of Duplex, Semi detached, detached and Block of flats, triplets and High-rise structures fitted with state of art the facilities, central sewage system, internet plug and play.
Some of the buildings in the city will go for long lease to the operators of various factories in the city while some will be either sold out or leased out to notable members of the public. Hendai City as a matter of necessity will provide comfortable accommodations to over 3,000 local employees that will work in the city and their rents will be serviced from source deducted from their remunerations.
This is the administrative arm of the city. It coordinates the entire day-to-day activities of the city. Facilities in the administrative area include an Administrative building which houses all the departments that oversee the various units of the city, police stations, fire service stations, Consular services buildings, control office and others.
The Consular Service Building will ensure all international business owners and visitors in the city can process their travelling documents inside Hendai Smart City.
Hendai Fire Service unit is armed to the teeth and will be at constant alert ready for prompt response to any event of emergency.
The City has 24/7 digital security system and armed personnel for maximum security services assisted by members of the Nigerian Police Force with office inside the City.
Hendai Tourism & Recreational Complex is designed to be the first of its kind in Nigeria, aimed at hosting diverse but unique cultural and historical footprints. It will play host to over 500,000 tourists across the globe annually, while providing an alternative to people willing to travel overseas for vacations either on official or family basis but not able to do so.
Our tourisms facilities will serve residents, business owners and leisure travelers alike. It will include an African Village Resort with different African kitchens and delicacies, thereby giving the tourists opportunity to have choice meals. There will be an entertainment complex featuring a 5,000 seats indoor auditorium, 2,000 seats outdoor auditorium, Amphitheatre, Filming locations, Recording studio, Club house and Restaurants. It will also contain a theme park featuring carnival therapy, roller coasters for children, Interactive Technology coaster, Golf Course, Water Park for pool and water slide exercise.
Living and doing business in the city will be enjoyable, thanks to a good road network, access to seaports constant power supply, tax rebate, portable water system, reliable wifi service and many more.
The City will create millions of desired jobs and strengthen the production sector of the country
The City's security system will be both human and digital. It will run 24/7.
The City will offer modern, functional and habitable residential housing to its occupants.
The City will attract tourists globally, making it a key generator of foreign-exchange in the country