Nigeria has signed a $1.4 billion deal with the United Nations and World Bank to build West Africa’s first Climate Resilience Mega Hub in Lagos. The project will include solar energy farms, rainwater harvesting zones, and cyclone-proof housing.
With coastal cities across South Asia—like Chattogram, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo—facing similar climate threats, regional urban planners are eyeing the Lagos model for inspiration.
Construction is expected to start in late 2025 and will generate over 10,000 green jobs for youth. The hub also includes an education centre to train students in climate engineering and disaster preparedness.
