Developer pledges commitment to development of large projects

The developers of Maryland Mall have expressed their commitment to the development of large projects that will serve diverse economic purposes.

According to a statement issued by the company, Chief Executive, Purple, Mr Laide Agboola on the fourth anniversary of the commissioning of Maryland Mall, Ikorodu Road, Lagos said the shopping hotspot was a retail and entertainment centre in Lagos.

Agboola   disclosed that it host a mixture of local and international brands including Shoprite, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Uber, Workstation, Medplus, Miniso, PEP among retail, hospitality and entertainment brands.

According to him, the Maryland Mall is a redevelopment of the Maryland Business Plaza seating on a 7,700 sqm piece of land, adding that the construction of the mall began in September 2014 and was open to the public in 2016.

“The mall contains three floors with a mezzanine, about 50 stores and hoists on its external façade the largest outdoor screen in sub Saharan Africa spanning 550 square meters, a unique feature that sets it apart from any other retail centre in Nigeria.”

Agboola commended the discipline, focus and resilience of the partners, occupants and everyday customers at the centre, appreciating the value created over the years.

He narrated that the successes of Maryland Mall is an indication that domestic investment fuelled by the indefatigable spirit of Nigerian entrepreneurs is key to driving national economic growth.

He added that they are proud to be supporting the retail and entertainment industry and creating lifestyle experiences for Lagosians on that axis as well as leveraging on the success of this flagship project to grow footprints in retail, entertainment and lifestyle by delivering similar assets within the next few years.

He revealed that the company has started with the bigger development of a new mixed-use centre in Lekki, Lagos, occupying about 10,000 sqm and a few floors which will be mixed use – retail, entertainment, serviced accommodation, and private offices.

Agboola enthused that the success of the Maryland Mall is the company’s confidence to go for more.