NECOM House
| NECOM House | |
|---|---|
| File:NECOM House.jpg | |
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| Record height | |
| Tallest in West Africa from 1979 to present[I] | |
| Preceded by | Cocoa House |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Commercial[1] |
| Location | Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Opening | 1979 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 32[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Nickson Borys & Partners |
| Main contractor | Costain Group |
NECOM House (formerly NITEL Tower) is a skyscraper located in Lagos. The 32-story building was completed in 1979, and houses the headquarters of NITEL.[1] The communications spire at the top of the tower serves as a lighthouse beacon for Lagos Harbor. The building is constructed of concrete. The building is the tallest in Nigeria and the entirety of West Africa.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "NECOM House". SkyscraperPage.
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