Unraveling the Extravagance of the Most Luxurious Neighborhoods in Abuja
The capital city of Nigeria, Abuja, is home to some impressive buildings. As the seat of power and a planned city made for prestigious people—it’s no surprise that its streets are lined with grand structures.
Even yet, there are some types of buildings that make you question who owns them and how much money was spent on them. People are constantly drawn to beautiful things. Even yet, there are some types of buildings that make you question who owns them and how much money was spent on them. People are constantly drawn to beautiful things.
Asokoro
Asokoro is known as Abuja’s most exclusive suburb and a sanctuary for elite government employees. The presence of Aso Rock, the presidential palace, is one of the key characteristics of this high-end locale.
This region is without a doubt one of the safest locations to live, and it is reserved for society’s elite. A block of land here can cost billions of naira, with the lowest price being one hundred million naira. Which could also vary depending on size, region, and so on.
The “Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Secretariat, National Intelligence Agency, and World Health Organization (WHO) Office, among others, are notable buildings in the neighborhood.
Maitama
This is another major district in Abuja and it is also in the Phase 1 development plan of the Federal Capital Territory. Residents of these districts are largely government functionaries, diplomats, Ex politicians and few business moguls.
Rental properties within the area fall around six million naira for a 4 Bedroom, hence its reservation for the few percent of citizens that can afford it.
Maitama has a number of distinguishing places like The Dome, Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigerian Communications Commission, British Council, Transcorp Hilton and Minister’s Hill, and the major roads are Murtala Mohammed way, Shehu Shagari Way, IBB way, Aguiyi Ironsi Street and Gana Street.
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Wuse
Another district included in the FCT’s Phase 1 development plan. It’s divided into zones, so don’t confuse Wuse II with Wuse Zone 2.
Wuse is close to Maitama and has a Maitama alternative. It is a commercial district, thus it is rather crowded. A two-bedroom flat costs roughly three million Naira.
High-end restaurants and hospitality centers such as Juice Place 2, Quarter Café, Woks & Koi, The Nail Bar, and Bloomsbury Plaza are available.
Wuse Market, AP Plaza, Banex Plazas, Emab Plaza, General Post Office, FRSC, NAFDAC, FERMA, Sheraton Hotel, Rockview Hotel, SilverBird Cinema, EFCC, and AGIS are among the notable sites to visit.
Garki
The Central Bank of Nigeria is located in the Garki neighborhood on the south-west side of Abuja. This region is teeming with costly stores and malls; for two million Naira, you can acquire yourself a two-bedroom flat.
Garki is currently Abuja’s main business district. There are numerous structures of note here, including the General Post Office and the Abuja International Conference Centre.
There are several monuments in Abuja, including Aso Rock, the Presidential Complex, the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, Zuma Rock, the Nigerian National Mosque, and the Nigerian National Christian Centre.
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport serves as Abuja’s principal airport, and most countries have relocated or retained their embassies in Abuja.
The top 4 districts we’ve talked about is for the elite class, where average Nigerians cannot afford to live, but Gwarinpa is not as expensive as the other four.
This district is said to be the largest housing estate in West Africa, and the rents are affordable for an average Nigerian. It downside is the social life, as it comes as expensive as you get. if you are the one that loves to socialize and entertain your family and friends you might want to slow your roll.
The Gwarinpa district is the phase 3 development plan of Abuja
