As you plan to arrive Abuja for the NBA AGC, 25th August to 1st September, our team too, has been preparing to get you fingertip information that can be useful and make your stay memorable.
History:
The land now called Abuja was originally the south-western part of the ancient Habe (Hausa) kingdom of Zazzau (Zaria).
The largest tribe in Abuja is Gbagyi, whose language is gwari.
Abuja as Federal Capital Territory was created in 1976.
Geography:
The land mass, is made up of 80% from Niger State made up the Northern Territory; Plateau State (Now Nassarawa State) contributed 16 percent of the South east territory and Kwara State (now Kogi State) contributed about four percent of the south-west territory.
Politics:
Abuja do not have Local Government Area like states in Nigeria, but has Area Councils and there are 6 of them. Bwari, Abaji, Kuje, Kwali, Gwagwalada and Municipal Area Council.
The indigenous people of Abuja, were driven out of city centre into the fringes. Kubwa is the largest resettlement area for Abuja people.
Abuja became an active administrator capital of Nigeria in 1990 after Gideon Orkar coup forced IBB to issue a mandate to all and sundry to proceed to Abuja with immediate alacrity.
The most popular and developed Area Council in Abuja, is Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) It has the following popular Districts; Garki, Wuse, Asokoro, Maitama, Utako, Lugbe, Jabi, Guzape and Central Business District.
Wuse is subdivided into Zones and Garki is Area. So when you want to board a taxi, Area 1-11, is Garki, Zone 1-7, is Wuse.
The Three Arms Zone.
The Three Arms Zone is the seat of power in Nigeria. It houses, the Aso Rock Villa, Supreme Court and National Assembly.
Entertainment; Nightlife In Abuja:
All Area Councils in Abuja, has its unique nightlife. But the part akin to Las Vegas, is Wuse 2. All your heart desires, will be legally met here.
After Wuse 2, comes Gwarinpa. Gwarinpa, is the largest estate in West Africa but often referred to as low budget wonna be FESTAC town.
Kubwa comes in 3rd as a choice destination for night crawlers in search of quality affordable fun for the night.
The most popular fun-part of Kubwa, is Gado Nasko Road and if you are into fish, find your way to Yellow page; all manner of marine delicacies are available.
No.4 Is Garki 2, better known as Samuel Akintola Boulevard. Here, look out for Lagos Street and the adjourning streets. You will thank us letter.
No.5 Mararaba-Nyanya. Although not Abuja but Nassarawa, its close proximity makes it difficult for people to differentiate.
This is where over 60% of the menial job force of Abuja comes from. And with their crowd, is not only holdup but a boisterous nightlife. Nightlife here is cheap, full of local flavor and affordable night nurses.
