Airport-linked growth belt

Uhunmwonde Reimagined

Uhunmwonde is the principal airport-linked growth belt, with the New Benin International Airport anchoring new logistics, housing, agro-industry and service development.

Uhunmwonde Reimagined

Development focus

  • New Benin International Airport in the Uhunmwonde corridor.
  • Logistics, road access, utilities and airport-support services.
  • New housing and planned settlements.
  • Agro-industrial sites and local markets.

Jobs and enterprise

  • Airport and aviation support.
  • Logistics, transport and warehousing.
  • Construction, hospitality and facilities management.
  • Agriculture, food processing and local services.

Delivery and funding

State enabling infrastructure, airport investment structures, private logistics and housing development and local-government participation support phased growth.

ESURI delivery principle: Each project is developed around delivery, public benefit, maintenance and a credible funding route.