Africa is a magnificent continent. Her beauty is evident in her culture, tradition, food, environment, and many other peculiarities. In view of this, today we focus on Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.
Abuja is known for being one of Africa’s most beautiful capital cities. It is purpose-built, and is also one of the wealthiest cities in Africa. Abuja is Nigeria’s political and administrative capital. It is known as the nation’s center of unity. Abuja houses the nation’s Presidential Complex and the National House of Assembly, and many significant ruling bodies have their national headquarters in Abuja. This has aided the rapid urbanization of the city.
Abuja, the nation’s capital, created on 3rd February 1978, has become one of Nigeria’s most beautiful and developed cities.
How was this achieved?
After the federal government created Abuja as the nation’s capital, a well-detailed plan was drawn out and followed. Abuja is a young city that the federal government built in less than 40 years. It was built with sustainable and developmental goals in mind, so Abuja has the following;
Good Road Network
Abuja has a beautiful and well-detailed road network. This allows commuters and people to move smoothly. The excellent road networks make it easier to access health facilities and improve businesses in Abuja. It is also safe and plays a big part in traffic accident prevention.
Maximum Security
Abuja is Nigeria’s capital. This makes it the nation’s administrative headquarters, and its president resides in Abuja. Hence the need for maximum security, Abuja has a high level and advanced security system to ensure that the city is safe and secure. Security personnel and companies work around the clock to ensure the capital is protected and crime-free.
Advanced Health Facilities
The Abuja health care system is filled with healthcare professionals. There are a lot of medical equipment and facilities. Health is wealth, and the Abuja healthcare system, most especially the national hospital Abuja, aims to be better daily and provide quality health services.
Power supply
Everyone needs power and energy for their day-to-day activities. The power supply can determine a person’s productivity, from powering gadgets to lighting apartments. The place of power is essential, and Abuja has an uninterrupted power supply. The availability of electricity ensures the smooth running of businesses and activities in the city.
Clean water and Environmental Sanitation
Clean water and sanitation cannot be overemphasized as a need for sustainable developmental living. Abuja water corporation ensures water is evenly distributed everywhere in the city, even in the seemingly rural environment. Clean water is a right, and every citizen has access to it in Abuja.
Indeed we can see that Abuja is not only equipped for living now. It is also well suitable for the expansion and growth expected in Nigeria. It is a city for the future. With rapid urbanization and development, Abuja has proven to be a great place to settle down and raise a home. It is also a beautiful place that can serve as a vacation spot for people and tourists.
