LAGOS/ST. GEORGE’S — Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s leading investment-immigration firm, has announced a significant milestone in global mobility for African investors. The $2.4 billion Grenada National Resort, set to open in 2027, has reached its “topping-out” ceremony, signaling the transition from structural construction to final delivery.
This project is not merely a luxury development; it is a government-approved pathway for Citizenship by Investment (CBI), offering Nigerian and African entrepreneurs a strategic “Plan A” for global access, wealth preservation, and security.
A Monumental Asset-Backed Opportunity
The Grenada National Resort represents the single largest investment in Grenada’s history. Valued at $2.4 billion, the project is backed by the Singapore Hensheng Group and operated by the global hospitality giant Wyndham.
The Investor Proposition:
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Global Mobility: Citizenship provides visa-free access to over 140 countries, including the UK, China, and the Schengen area.
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Tangible Equity: Investors become shareholders in a world-class hospitality asset, reducing the “speculative risk” often associated with immigration schemes.
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Lifestyle Benefits: Shareholders are entitled to two weeks of complimentary stay annually at the resort.
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Execution Certainty: The topping-out ceremony—attended by Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell—confirmed that the project has moved beyond conceptual risk into the delivery phase.
Shifting the Narrative: From “Plan B” to “Strategic Power”
Franklin Nechi, Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, emphasized during the ceremony that for the modern African entrepreneur, mobility is no longer a luxury—it is a competitive necessity.
“What used to be a Plan B for travel has become a strategic plan for health, education, wealth, and security. In today’s world, mobility is power, and access is wealth,” Nechi asserted.
He noted that Optiva is currently the number one firm in Africa for placing investors into this specific resort pathway, reinforcing the trend that African capital is increasingly participating as “builders and stakeholders” in global developments.
Why Grenada? The 2026/2027 Competitive Edge
As global immigration rules tighten across Europe and North America, Grenada’s CBI program remains a preferred route due to its transparency and unique benefits:
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E-2 Treaty Access: Grenada is one of the few CBI countries with an E-2 Investor Visa treaty with the United States, allowing citizens to start businesses and reside in the U.S.
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Family Inclusion: The program allows for the inclusion of siblings, parents, and grandparents, making it a “generational mobility” tool.
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No Physical Residency: Investors are not required to reside in Grenada to maintain citizenship, offering maximum flexibility for busy African executives.
Grenada National Resort: Investment Factsheet
| Feature | Details |
| Total Valuation | $2.4 Billion |
| Completion Date | 2027 |
| Strategic Partners | Singapore Hensheng Group, Wyndham Hotels |
| CBI Access | 140+ Countries Visa-Free |
| Africa Lead Advisor | Optiva Capital Partners |
