Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. It replaced Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991.

Situated at the centre of the country within an area called Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it is a planned city built with use of a master plan that was made by International Planning Associates (IPA), a consortium of some American planning and architecture firms, and Planning Research Corporation.

The Central Business District of Abuja was designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. Abuja is both an administrative and commercial city.

Its location at the centre of the country enables Nigerians from all states to reach it relatively easier.

Places in Abuja include  Abaji, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari Kwali and Garki. Others are Apo, Jahi, Lugbe, Lokogoma, Utako, Dawaki.

Year of creation: 1976

Major Towns: Garki, Gwarinpa, Orozo, Karu and Wuse

Local Government Areas (LGAs): Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari and Kwali

Geographic Profile: The territory is located just north of the confluence of the Niger River and Benue River.

It is bordered by the states of Niger to the West and North, Kaduna to the northeast, Nasarawa to the east and south, and Kogi to the southwest. Lying between latitude 8.25 and 9.20 north of the equator and longitude 6.45 and 7.39 east of Greenwich Meridian,

Abuja is geographically located in the center of the country. The Federal Capital Territory has a landmass of approximately 7,315 km², of which the actual city occupies 275.3 km2. It is situated within the Savannah region with moderate climatic conditions.

Ethnic Profile: The indigenous inhabitants of Abuja are the Gbagyi (Gwari) as the major language, Bassa, Gwandara, Gade, Ganagana, Koro

Economic Profile: Agriculture in FCT produces yams, millet, maize, sorghum, and beans. Mineral resources include clay, tin, feldspar, gold, iron ore, lead, marble, and talc.

Asokoro

Asokoro is in the Phase 1 area of Abuja. So it is a secure, sophisticated, and high-brow area. If your goal is toward a luxurious lifestyle, it should be good news to know that this area is exclusive to that kind of living.

Asokoro is a place for high-class people. Aso Rock itself is located in Asokoro and so many prominent organizations such as ECOWAS and WHO have their secretariats there. So everything such as shopping, accommodation, health facilities, schools, markets, and roads are all top-notch.

Maitama

Maitama is also in the Phase 1 area of Abuja and a middle or lower-class earner will struggle to live in a place such as this. If you have the means, Maitama is one of the best places in Abuja for you.

Some places worthy of note that are located in Maitama include the British Council, INEC, Transcorp hotel, Sheraton hotel, Minister’s hill, Millenium park and so many more.

Jabi

Jabi is in the Phase 2 area of Abuja and it is one of the best places in Abuja to live. It is a more affordable place to live in, compared to Maitama and Asoroko. But it is certainly a beautiful and serene place to start a new life..

Jabi is full of exquisite residences because it is mainly a residential area. And there are a number of excellent infrastructures and hang-out spots for both high-class and middle-class earners to enjoy.

The biggest interstate bus park in all of Abuja can be found in Jabi. It is known as Jabi Garage or Jabi park and you can travel to any part of Nigeria from there.

Gwarimpa

Gwarimpa is among the most well-known residential areas in Abuja. Life there is so much more affordable. You still have access to facilities as good as the ones you can find in Asokoro or Maitama. Housing is more affordable. So this might be a good place to start as you think about where to move to in Abuja.

Wuse

Wuse is one of the best places in Abuja to live because it is a place for all forms of commercial and business activities.

Wuse is the ideal place for you if are outgoing and love to explore exciting places. The area has an impressive cluster of high-quality restaurants, clubs, art galleries, and any place you can think of where you can go for fun.

Accommodation is very affordable so it wouldn’t be difficult to get a good apartment of your choice.

Other Places In Abuja

They include Garki, Apo, Jahi, Lugbe, Darki, Lokogoma, Utako, and Dawaki.