Lekki Worldwide Investments Limited

Overview

Lekki Worldwide Investments Limited is a privately held investment company established by the Lagos State Government to develop and manage the Lekki Free Zone in Nigeria. The Lekki Free Zone is a large and fast-developing exclusive industrial base and special economic zone comprising 16,500 hectares to the southeast of Lagos city, bounded by the Lekki Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The free zone was launched in 2004 to fully utilize the investment and tourism potential of Lagos. The company's main business segment, the Lekki Free Zone, was established to maximize the development of infrastructure, industrial capacity, and tourism potentials in one of the fastest-growing regions in West Africa. Lekki Worldwide Investments Limited has the remit of planning and coordinating the activities of all stakeholders involved in the development of the Lekki Free Zone. The objectives of the company are to attract economically viable investments that will boost employment in the resulting new industries and technology. The industrial city is envisaged to develop into one of the largest and most preferred mixed-use investment destinations in Africa, serving as a regional hub for manufacturing, trade, real estate, hospitality, and leisure facilities. Lekki Worldwide Investments Limited is a socially responsible investment corporation with a focus on maximizing value for stakeholders. The company's vision is to be the preferred investment brand in Africa, guided by values of service, professionalism, integrity, creativity, and excellence. Its mission is to develop Africa's foremost economic zone for local and international business, contributing to the economic growth and development of the region.