The historic Awolowo House in Ikeja, Lagos, a symbol of innovation since 1978, has been demolished and is being rebuilt into a modern and magnificent technology hub called Awolowo Technology Mall.
The new mall, according to a statement, is a joint development project between Wemabod and El-Salem Nigeria Limited, aiming to commemorate and immortalise the legacy of the legendary nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
The Awolowo Technology Mall will more than double the previously available commercial space of Awolowo House from 4,800 sqm to over 9,000 sqm. According to the Managing Director of El-Salem Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ben Gbade Ojo, the mall will serve as a hub for top-notch information technology companies, where they can exhibit and market the latest information and communication technologies and systems.
“This is a place where leading ICT experts congregate and set up shops and offices, a place where ICT training is carried out by global ICT geniuses, and where ICT puzzles find ready answers, and ICT problems find well-tailored solutions,” Ojo explained.
“You will likely find at the A.T Mall, any ICT product or electronic product available in the world, and you may not need to travel outside Nigeria for the products. Whatever ICT or electronic products or services you are in need of, come to A.T Mall, Ikeja, and you will get them.”
The development of the Awolowo Technology Mall comes on the heels of a recent report by data analytics firm, Statisense, which ranked Lagos as the world’s fastest-growing emerging technology ecosystem in 2025. Analysts say the mall will further solidify Lagos’ status as a leading technology hub in the world.
“The ongoing development of the magnificent Awolowo Technology Mall, now sought after by world-class technology firms, will further solidify Lagos’ now globally acknowledged status as a leading technology hub in the world,” analysts noted.
The Awolowo Technology Mall is a fitting tribute to Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s legacy of innovation, quest for knowledge, spirit of discovery, and excellence. The mall is expected to become a hub for innovation and technology in Nigeria, providing a platform for leading technology companies to showcase their products and services.
