What this project will fund
AI-powered CCTV, emergency response kiosks and command-centre integration for safer commercial corridors.
A public-private safety infrastructure project deploying 1,200 smart CCTV cameras, 50 emergency response kiosks and a central command centre across Lagos Island and Ikeja commercial districts. Revenue comes from annual service fees paid by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund and participating estates.
Project highlights
- 1,200 AI-enabled CCTV cameras with 24/7 monitoring
- 50 emergency response kiosks with direct police/fire links
- Integration with Lagos State Command and Control Centre
- Data privacy and cybersecurity certification by a Big Four firm
Project phases
- Phase 1Due diligence & SPV setupUpcoming
- Phase 2Investor subscription opensUpcoming
- Phase 3Construction & deploymentUpcoming
- Phase 4Commissioning & first payoutUpcoming
Financial structure
- Total project size
- $3.2M
- Indicative raise
- $1.6M
- Investor share
- To be confirmed at launch
- Payout cadence
- Quarterly
How we mitigate risk
- Service-payment risk mitigated by statutory allocations to the Security Trust Fund.
- Technology obsolescence managed via 5-year vendor warranty and refresh reserve.
- Cybersecurity risk covered by certified SOC and regular penetration testing.
Who we're in conversation with
The organisations below are being considered as partners and counterparties for this project. None of these relationships are finalised — they represent the shortlist we are actively engaging as the project moves toward launch.
Project your returns
Based on an illustrative return of 10% APR over a 30-month tenor. Final terms will be confirmed when subscription opens.
Charts update live as you adjust the investment amount.
Illustrative only. Actual returns depend on project performance and the SPV's cash waterfall.
Where your slice will sit
A breakdown of how this project is expected to be financed. Higher tranches are repaid first from project cash flows once distributions begin.
- Diaspora senior debt← your tranche55%
- Sponsor equity25%
- Grant / concessional20%
How the raise is deployed
Every dollar is allocated against a line item in the project budget, audited quarterly.
- CCTV cameras & installation34%
- Emergency kiosks & call systems18%
- Command centre integration16%
- Fibre, power & civil works14%
- Cybersecurity & compliance10%
- Contingency & O&M reserve8%
Questions investors ask
Who pays the service fees?+
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund pays annual service fees backed by statutory allocations, with top-up from participating commercial estates.
How is privacy protected?+
A Big Four firm has certified the data governance framework, and all feeds are encrypted and stored in-country with strict access controls.
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