Listed and first reviewed on: 07/09/13

Review by Olanrewaju Olatunde

The E-Centre, located at 1-11 Commercial Avenue, Yaba, Lagos was launched on Thursday, 13^th of November, 2008. It was a memorable day and it was quite significant because it marked the beginning of the decentralisation of big shopping malls, Cinema Houses and hangout spots in the great city of Lagos.

This modern edifice designed to international standards with perfect acoustics plays host to several notable outfits which include Domino Mall, Ozone Cinemas, Koko Lounge, Chicken Republic, Mozaya, First Bank, MTN and Etisalat. It was an Olympus in the making and rightly said, it was the main destination for the mainland residents for its proximity to their homes during any of the national or religious holidays.

But then after a four and a half years journey through time, Olympus had been hit and seemingly fallen. Some blamed the Nation’s Economy, others said it was a factor of geographic location; I call it poor-management. The E-Center, a landmark, an outcome of the culmination of several years of research, and the collaborative effort of foreign consultants and technical advisers had become a victim of the menace called poor-maintenance – a fruit of poor-management. The building has lost its paint, the bouncers at the gate would ask for alms and the 2 elevators for your vertical journeys seemed hazardous. It lacked finesse; it looked dirty and sometimes had a stench. Decadence had crept in and it was visible in every corner, it was like a disease that clung to every inhabitant. And yes, the Gents, my bowels would rather endure than be relieved of their content, can’t say much for the ladies except for the unpalatable ambiance that surrounded its entrance.

Now it feels less of a fun spot, only worthwhile activity was seeing a movie and the auditorium had an odour that suggested they are in a constant battle with pests. Olympus has lost its sophistication regardless of the creation of a much needed car park, a car park that only matched the structures ailing state. But then Olympus still has potential and can be revived if only the investors and management would take proactive and reactive measures to give this seemingly beast its beauty and shine again.

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Isaac Tobiloba

Please I want to know if there is free and fast internet. I read somewhere that there is free wifi in E center yaba, if yes, is it fast?

4 years ago
Ayokunle

Please I want to know if there is virtual Reality at E-centre

5 years ago
jide

pls send e-center logo to my mail

6 years ago
wales

Blessingiyama, you are right…The writter got a little bit carried away with his/her “dooms day” report (Fine piece of article i must commend…only if they were all true). Nevertheless i think like the article is trying to insinuate… The “olympus” is operating far below its full potentials and capacities, The management needs to be more aggressive in their approach. It is not just enough to build something great, the real work is in making a reality the dreams that birthed the greatness and striving for more.

7 years ago
Blessingiyama

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This is jst an article full of lies. The building has lost its paint…dat I agree. But the bouncers do not beg for alms, neither does their toilet have any iota of stench lingering along its corridors…nd watz more the whole place is air conditioned so I wonder where your stench comes from…and lastly the auditorium is quite good nd dey have very high sound quality. Try getting your facts right next time.

7 years ago
Stephen echepops

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Mehn E-centre is the bomb mehn! My fav spot there is Ozone cinemas sha!! It’s a great place. Yeah

8 years ago
Meme Agwuna

wow! too bad, i have not been there in two years seems like forever

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8 years ago

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