The Hagia Sophia Africa Project
A Center for Faith, Education, Technology, Healthcare and Humanitarian Development
The cathedral provides the spiritual center. The university provides education. The technology institute provides employment skills. The hospital provides healthcare. The children’s village protects vulnerable children. The monastery provides spiritual formation. The museum preserves Christian heritage. Agriculture provides food and economic activity. The guesthouse provides hospitality and revenue.
Together, the facilities create a self-sustaining Christian development campus serving Nigeria and Africa.
| Project | Naira | USD approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral | ₦18B | $13.5M |
| Monastery | ₦5B | $3.8M |
| Theological University | ₦10B | $7.5M |
| Vocational/Technology Center | ₦7B | $5.3M |
| Hospital/Medical Center | ₦10B | $7.5M |
| Children’s Village | ₦4B | $3.0M |
| Guesthouse/Retreat Center | ₦4B | $3.0M |
| Museum | ₦2B | $1.5M |
| Cemetery/Memorial Gardens | ₦1B | $0.75M |
| Roads & Infrastructure | ₦7B | $5.3M |
| Solar/water/waste systems | ₦4B | $3.0M |
| Agriculture | ₦1B | $0.75M |
| Professional fees/design/approvals | ₦3B | $2.3M |
| Contingency/escalation reserve | ₦9B | $6.8M |
| TOTAL | ₦85 BILLION | ≈ $64M |
USD figures are approximate and use the project planning rate of ₦1,329 = US $1. The budget is preliminary and intended for fundraising planning.