Asaba dey shake o! Na big celebration wey happen for Delta State capital as business mogul Obi Cubana show im new luxury house wey dey inside im Cubana Millennium City project. The event wey hold on Sunday na part of im 51st birthday celebration, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori sef dey there with plenty big men and investors.
Governor Oborevwori talk say this kind project na wetin Delta State need. E say e no be just about building house, but about creating new economic ecosystem wey go transform Asaba and even reach neighbouring communities. “Projects like Cubana Millennium City go change Asaba face, bring growth and opportunities, and make us strong urban hub for South-South and South-East,” the governor yarn.
For im own side, Obi Cubana thank the governor and all the guests wey come. The businessman wey real name na Obinna Iyiegbu talk say im vision na to build world-class residential and commercial hub wey go stand test of time. “We dey build more than house—we dey build city wey fit compete with any city for Africa. Place where people fit live, work, invest, and enjoy life with global standard,” e explain.
The Signature Home wey dem unveil na just small part of the big Cubana Millennium City project. The whole development dey designed as integrated urban area with residential units, commercial spaces, and lifestyle amenities—something dem dey call “city within a city.” Location sweet wella because e dey near Asaba Airport and along major transport routes, making am attractive for investors wey want their money to appreciate.
Meanwhile, Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, don also hail Obi Cubana for im investment drive for the state capital. The traditional ruler talk say the businessman expanding presence dey drive economic transformation and urban renewal for Asaba. E observe say investments across real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle infrastructure dey reshape city outlook, boost investor confidence, and stimulate economic activities.
“Asaba dey slowly turn to competitive urban centre,” the Asagba talk. E acknowledge say Abuja don progress, but e insist say Asaba dey emerge as viable alternative, with only Lagos fit compare in terms of scale and commercial dynamism. The monarch reference “Legacy of the Sun” waterfront project wey go cover over 351 hectares, and city proximity to Onitsha as factors wey dey strengthen im position for eastern economic corridor.
Prof. Azinge also emphasize importance of innovation and technology for future growth. E cite engagements with federal authorities and presence of institutions like Digital Bridge Institute and Admiralty University of Nigeria as key enablers of development. “These developments provide strong foundation for building technology-driven economy,” e add.
The Asagba assure say Asaba community dey open to partnerships wey go drive growth. “We no dey wait for government alone. Plenty things we fit do as community, and we dey ready to support genuine investors wey want contribute to our progress,” e talk.
Obi Cubana respond say im projects like Cubana Millennium City and proposed Cubana Wonderland dey designed to deliver long-term value. “Our vision na to build future wey anchor on opportunity, innovation and sustainability. We believe for Asaba potential and we dey committed to im growth,” e promise.
The event end with guided tour of the Signature Home, where guests see the architectural design and standards with their eyes. The whole celebration show how private sector and government dey collaborate for Delta State development, with many people hoping say this kind projects go bring real change for the area.
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