Irele Tower Opens, Adds EDGE-certified Green Offices in Lekki

Irele Tower has opened at Lagos Free Trade Zone, adding office capacity as the Lekki corridor expands and Nigeria attracts new investment, with a focus on resource-efficient design.

The nine-storey development delivers about 12,000 square metres of office and retail space within the zone, positioning Lagos Free Trade Zone to meet rising demand from local and international firms seeking proximity to port, logistics and industrial infrastructure.  

Designed as an EDGE-certified building by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Irele Tower incorporates measures to reduce operating impact and costs. The building is engineered to use about 26% less energy and 46% less water than conventional structures, alongside features aimed at improving indoor environmental quality for occupiers.

Managing Director of Lagos Free Zone Company, Adesuwa Ladoja, said the tower aligns with the zone’s focus on building an integrated business environment anchored on infrastructure, location, and logistics. She added that demand for high-quality, efficient workspaces has increased alongside investor interest in the Lekki axis.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Yemisi Edun, said the bank’s early backing of the project reflects confidence in the long-term potential of the zone. She added that Irele Tower demonstrates coordinated financing and development, and that FCMB remains positioned to support growth following its recapitalisation.