Friends of Ibaka


"Ibaka people need to seize the opportunity of The Ibaka Development Project to set a path for their upcoming generations to adapt to the numeric and hi-tech era. Their hi-tech compliance will allow them to exploit all their potentials. I recommend them to catch the vision now and secure a bright future for Akwa Ibom."
(Prof Samuel T.L.Yemey Ph.D - Archbishop - Burlington, USA)

"Ibaka would definitely be a destination of choice for me in Nigeria"
(Bruce Norquist Ph.D - Seattle, USA)

"As a consultant for common vision, collaboration, and building for future generations, I highly recommend the Ibaka project, and would gladly support it in any way I can..."
(Robert Ricciardelli - Founder of Visionary Advancement Strategies & Converging Zone Network)


Progress

Next Actions

The "Implementation Committee" established by the Akwa Ibom State Government seems to be in conflict with the leadership it is not getting here. We're watching the development as this matter is now getting attention in the high court. This is a very critical time. It is our sincere desire to see Akpabio not turn out to be just another greedy African politician out on his own agenda, but our hopes are dimmed by the complete disrespect for the written contract and the continued selling of this concept as his own to unsuspecting international investors and developers. Apart from this deliberate act of misrepresentation (a legal matter, just like the law of contracts he should be aware of with law being among his claims to fame) and the immediate financial implications, one wonders how many have died in the absence of the jobs he is not creating by preventing those who can to commence. Caveat emptor!
 

Completed Tasks

After receiving the Approval-in-Principle, from the Akwa Ibom Ministry of Commerce & Industry, to commence with the Development, we have

  • Produced designs of prototypes
  • Arranged for funding on 3 occasions with cost over-run
  • Many consultation meetings with leaders and government officials including Governor Akpabio...
  • Physical On-site inspection and surrounding shortfalls and desirability for a new harbor Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State
  • Phase 1 study on 5600 ha
  • After allocation of 13000ha launching of Survey of 13000 ha
  • Study General Market Force Nigeria
  • Study Specific Application of general Nigeria Data on Ibaka
  • Application of Africa data on Retail Pattern, Accommodation and Recreation needs
  • Introduction to the philosophy on “THE CITY”
  • Executive assumptions for a Feasibility Study
  • Analysis of Town Planning for basis for Infra structure and numerical analysis for area allocations, turn-over projections for area allocation etc.
  • Design proposal Wet and Dry services and Mass transportation; Mono Rail and Airport for small jets
  • Town Planning and area allocation for:
    • Shopping Malls
    • Office Parks
    • Schools and Education Centers
    • Hospitals, Hotels and Boutique Hotels 
    • Houses, marina stands
    • Factories
    • Harbor for 6 Tankers and Harbor buildings
    • International sport stadium
    • Farm area for animal, crop production and fish production
  • Market Force analysis of this City and its desirability
  • Implementation of data and design Principles for a Marine and Harbor City
  • Proposed Town Planning project applicable to the specific site
  • Summary of Stands and functions
  • Proposed Feasibility for Ibaka Gulf Coast City
  • Proposed Project Management and Project Managers
  • Town Planning Ordinance
  • Aesthetic Ordinance on City
  • Financial Analysis of Fund application to Market and recruit further funds
  • Architectural designs for:
    • 150000m2 Shopping Malls
    • 200000m2 Office Parks
    • 112 Schools and Education Centers
    • Hospitals
    • Hotels and Boutique Hotels
    • 46000 houses that includes Sub economic houses
    • 800 marina stands
    • 150 Factories
    • Harbor for 6 Tankers and Harbor buildings