The
capital of Nigeria is the city of Abuja, which is located in the heart of Nigeria and is abut 480 kilometers from Lagos. Lagos had been the capital of Nigeria till 1991.The Abuja city lies on the Chukuku hills and is a very well planned city, engineered by professional of the University of Zaria as well as the International Planning Associate.
Abuja, the federal capital of Nigeria is bordered by the states of Niger, Kaduna, Plateau and Kogi. River Benue and Niger are the two rivers that water the nearby areas of the capital of Nigeria.
The Federal Capital Development Authority was formed in order to supervise the proper planning and execution of the execution of the Abuja city.
THE ABUJA CITY PLAN
The Abuja city, the
capital of Nigeria, is divided into sub districts, the central part being the most important because of the business center. There are several places of tourist attractions in the city of Abuja.
These include the, Zuma Rock, Aso Rock, Gurara Falls, Usuma Dam, Usuma River, Strabag Hills, Gurara River, Jabi River, Abuja Love Garden, Abuja Amusement Park, National Mosque, IBB Golf Centre, National Ecumenical Centre, Ushafa Pottery Centre, Ecowas Secretariat, National Women Development Centre, Millennium Park, Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre, Giri Pottery Centre, and Abuja Zoological Park.
