ABUJA CITY : Most Organized City In Africa? // 5 Reasons I like This City
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5 Reasons why Abuja Is A Great City.
Abuja is the capital and eighth most populous city in Nigeria. Located in the centre of the country within the Federal Capital Territory, it is a planned city built mainly in the 1980s based on a master plan by Japanese architect KenzoTange. It replaced Lagos, the country's most populous city, as the capital on December 12, 1991.
As of 2022, the city is experiencing an annual growth of at least 35%, retaining its position as the fastest-growing city on the African continent and one of the fastest-growing in the world. As of 2022, the metropolitan area of Abuja is estimated at six million people, placing it behind only Lagos as the most populous metro area in Nigeria.
Abuja is the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the regional headquarters of OPEC.
1. It's organized
The master plan for Abuja defined the general structure and major design elements of the city that are now visible. More detailed design of the central areas of the capital, particularly its monumental core, was accomplished by Japanese architect KenzoTange. What I like about Abuja is that most of the buildings are very beautiful and modern looking. I think it's because most of them have been built recently. When I look at Abuja, I see a model city of what every African city should aspire to be; one that is clean, modern, and well organized.
2. Great roads.
As a foreigner, I have to acknowledge that Abuja has some of the best roads I have seen in Africa. They are well marked, and not once have I seen any potholes. The city is well connected, and if you own a car, it will be a pleasure to drive around as there are no traffic jams. Abuja is linked to Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue and Northeast Nigeria by the A234 Federal Highway, which starts from the city as the Goodluck Jonathan expressway, some portions of which are still under construction. A direct highway link to Minna in Niger State is still under construction. The A2 expressway links Abuja with Kaduna in the north and Lokoja in the south. There are also other highway links with the outlying regions, such as that linking the suburb of DutseAlhaji with the Lower Usuma and Gurara Dams, which supply water to the city.
3. Warm Weather
I guess Abuja has better weather than Lagos. It can get hot sometimes, but most of the time, the weather is very tolerable and comfortable. In the dry season, daytime temperatures can soar to as high as 40 °C and nighttime temperatures can dip to 12 °C Even the chilliest nights can be followed by daytime temperatures well above 30 °C. The high altitudes and undulating terrain act as a moderating influence on the weather of the territory.
4. It's clean.
Abuja is also one of the cleanest cities in Africa and definitely one of the cleanest in Nigeria. You cannot compare it to Lagos. The areas around the CBD are spotlessly clean. However, the satellite towns cropping up around the city are eroding this reputation, but efforts are being made to clear them. In most of Abuja, you will not see litter on the streets or the numerous shack shops that are an eyesore in most African cities. The sidewalks are clean and I can imagine it would be a pleasure for the pedestrians. Kudos Abuja.
5. Full of Attractions.
Abuja is home to several parks and green areas, with the largest one being Millennium Park. Another open area park is located in LifecampGwarimpa, near the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The park is located on a slightly raised hilltop that contains sports facilities like basketball and badminton courts. Central Park Enjoy a grand time alone or with your family in this 500-acre (202.3-hectare) park, situated in the heart of Abuja. From picnics at the green spots to hiking, the outdoor fans will love it at Usuma Lower Dam, located in the UshafaBwari Area, some minutes’ drive from the capital. It is the fifth-largest human-made lake globally, and it boasts the biggest hydropower plant in West Africa, which serves the metropolis with electricity and water.
Nigeria's Magical Park is Nigeria’s Disneyland and the first and largest amusement park in the country. Whether you’re a Muslim faithful or not, seeing the elegant Nigerian National Mosque, situated on Independence Avenue, is a must. The natural scene combined with urbanization makes the Jabi Lake area, close to the city’s center, a beauty to behold.
Other places you can enjoy visiting in Abuja are the Abuja National Mosque, Jabi Lake Mall, Bature Brewery, Jabi Lake, Millennium Park and many others.
Attributions.
Special thanks to Eboh Media for the use of Abuja City footage. Here is the link to their channel / @ebohmedia2459 Please visit his channel and subscribe to his amazing content.
Looks amazing and modern indeed. What I do miss is Nigeria architecture. The ancestors knew how to build for the Nigerian climate. Let’s combine modern architecture with Nigerian architecture.
Thank you oh I use to tell people
Really beautiful but not on par with Southeast Asian cities.
Exactly 💯 let emulate the way China values their building and architecture
I am always surprised when l hear and see nigerians talk about lagos, lagos, l think to myself Abuja is a much better city why is nobody talking about that?
Because Abuja is boring
Abuja is a nice city. I think it's the best big city in Nigeria by quality of life and infrastructure.
I'd pick it over Lagos any day of the year. Although Lagos has more fun places and job opportunities. it is the most stressful city to live in Nigeria.
Thanks for sharing
@@AfroArtistaFilms Abuja is a shithole and very hot for human to exist. The most organized cities in Africa is cape town, Durban, Windhoek and others.
Pls Abuja have no future but Lagos have the highest investment,industry and even a
Refinery not to talk of eko Atlantic city period
Abuja my city my pride
Terrorist city
If Nigerian politicians were not, and are not endemically corrupt, Nigeria by now would be one of the richest and most industrialised countries in the world because of its oil and gas, agriculture, minerals, human capital, entreprenuership. Nigeria's oil has the best and highest quality in the world because it contains low sulphur content, which makes it very easy and cheap to refine. That is why it is called Sweet Crude.
Unfortunately A majority of African Countries have corrupt Leaders
Well hopefully the "bandits" which is really a fancy word for "fulani terrorists" don't take over this beautiful city.
Stop complaining about govt on every fuccking video.
Nigeria is a corrupt country? The worlds richest OPEC nation? I find it hard to believe but I’m not over there and only looking at the outward appearance.
Sure
I love Abuja, a city with peace of mind
Abuja is a world class city in terms of infrastructure
World class infrastructures? It doesn't even have an efficient public transportation like brt, trains lines and it's world class? Go to city like Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, kaula lumpor, Hongkong Taiwan,thailand they're you'll see what world class really is.
@@lightningboltzjourney5317 I still feel it is a world class city. Doesn't it have a light rail system? There are cities like Las Vegas that is considered world class yet doesn't have a good public transportation system.
Yes it is ,was there in 2017 from the Kingdom of Eswatini
@@lightningboltzjourney5317 it actually is developing a light rail system. And sky rail as well.
Abuja has been consistently ranked amongst the least livable cities by consulting firm Mercer and The Economist magazine.
Abuja is beautiful, but still just one notch from becoming a world class city, and that will surely come
Not only beautiful but very organized and well planned city 😍
Abuja is great and well planned,organized, biggest road, green spaces, just most beautifull city in africa kudos
I quite agree with you!
Beautiful video pls do a small video on Abu Zaria
I'm an indigene of abuja and I must say I'm very happy to be a part of this great city. I love it here to the extent that I can't leave this place for another city. I can visit other places but abuja I can't leave
I’m gbagyi too😊
What was it like before
Please Cost of single room there cos am planning on moving there
@@elliotelizabeth3241 it depends on where you want to stay some places are expensive and some are less expensive
@@off_mujahid758 Okay
Thank you for the video from America, I am planning to visit Port Harcourt in August . Abuja is a nice city
Nice that’s my city hope you had a great time?
I miss this city so much. Living in Abuja can cure depression.
Nobody is stopping you from going back.🤷🏿♂️
@@shangothunder1055 Wtf is this one saying? Someone cannot comment in peace again shebi? Mtchew!
@@naijabelle4961 Nobody is stopping you from going back.🤷🏿♂️
@@shangothunder1055 Shey wetin I say mean say person dey stop me? I don dey always think say u get brain pass this thing. You jus dey yarn like all them those mumu Ghanaians wey u dey yab all over on ytube. Sha, OYO.
Both Lagos and Abuja dey fine in thier own way sha✌️
Maasha Allah amazing city
Visit Akwa Ibom state, one of the sweetest place to visit in Nigeria..
Let's be clear on one thing: unlike other African countries with a British colonial tradition, Nigeria did the right thing by introducing right-hand traffic.
Tanzania also we using right hand
@@smavilifestyle2471ts not true, we use left hand traffic, what Tanzania that you are talking about.
Are you confusing between right hand traffic and right hand cars?
But Nigerians had reason for that, that it was like an Island all their neigbor countries used right hand traffic, but in parts of southern and eastern África most countries used left hand traffic there was no need to change
@@smavilifestyle2471 No, but would be if the Germans had won WW I.
....Then how the fuck do you drive to another city lol
Abuja is beautiful! Looking forward to visiting this city some day
Thank you for sharing the beauties of Nigeria
I was there in 2019 what an unforgettable experience. It didn’t feel like I was in Nigeria more like a different country.
Great work, thank you.
I am planning on going to Abuja, and its great to see thése videos to know whats available.
You are a fountain of information about Africa. Thank you so much for your work.
Nice video Anne. 👍
Great content, very Informative👍👍👍
Wow! A very organized city indeed. Thanks.
Abuja is the best city in Nigeria 🇳🇬.
Not only nigeria in africa at all interms of well planning an green space widest road fastest growing
Thank you. Love 💕😘 from a Nigerian
Great work thanks you
A beautiful clean city
Beautiful
Nice video!
Very beautiful City ❣️..love you Abuja
Thanks for watching
Great Video
Class
I remember when I was young, Abuja was developing...I remember it was just a pass by town. Nothing much to see and that was in the early 90s when I was fourteen years old. The it towns then were kaduna, Jos, Bendel state Lagos and I loved south south regions. Abuja became Nigeria’s capital in the 90s so it was gradually developing with roads and the few traffic lights I remember. 😂 Abuja was created or in development by the murtala Muhammad era so it was planned years ago in the 70s.
Exactly.
Nothing to do with the Japanese architect this person keeps mentioning
Very nice video. Thank you lady presenter for this educative video.
GOD BLESS YOU. THANK YOU!
Abuja Nigeria 🇳🇬 the centre of Black Race ⚫️
My beautiful city 💃!
Thanks for your presentation. You can visit other beautiful cities in Nigeria like Port Harcourt, Kano, Jos, Enugu, Owerri, Warri, Benin City, Onitsha, Abakiliki, Calabar, Uyo, Ibadan, Akure, Ilorin, Abeokuta, Makurdi, Gombe, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Yola, etc.
Indeed Abuja Nigeria is a fast developing city 🏙️ in Nigeria what I love about Abuja is the road network no traffic 🚦 holdup
Unlike Lagos who is really populated and also still dirty the government should really do something about Lagos dirty area
Because Lagos is like the New York of their country, the biggest City in África, no matter how beautiful Abuja is, Lagos is were non politicians make money, and were they go to make their dreams come true, Abuja is succesful because it receives federal funds beyond its actual propotion in terms of money making
Currently in this great City now
Can't stop admiring the City
Muito show
You forgot the Jabi Lake Mall(shoprite), Asokoro plane House. You can get the best view of Abuja Central using Good Luck Jonathan express way, that is coming from Nyanya or Kubo...that's my point of view anyways
Paradise welcome🎉
It's very nice and clean city
NIGERIA 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
WILL SURELY GROW HIGHER THAN THIS 🥰🥰🥰 I BELIEVE IT AND IT WOULD HAPPEN
Year from Botswana with love, I Fell in love with this Great city.
❤❤❤
Have you visited before? It looks so cool and calm
Abuja roads are therapeutic, like if every state was like abuja,it will be amazing but other states are trying o,lagos, akwa ibom(uyo),ogun , the list goes on but abuja is really amazing, even places like bwari which is like the suburbs are tarred almost completely sef, you hardly see sand and dirt on main roads and I ask myself who cleans it because I've seen road sweepers, and infrastructure is top notch,I love abuja abeg 😂🇳🇬
And it very green
Thank you for sharing! My family is moving to Abuja this year. I am just trying to inform myself on what I can expect…
Same 😂
Oh my word, being in the car with you was like riding with my daughter, she speeds and stops short when cars ahead of us have come to a stop. Are there any speed limits because everyone was going so fast, even faster than you ! I missed a lot of the surroundings because I was too busy thinking we were going to crash or someone else was going to crash. But what I did observe was much like anywhere in America. Very modern and so unlike the areas that are always portrayed on tv. Many of the reality shows, take us to undeveloped places in Africa where there are no pavements or modern facilities. It’s really great seeing a part of Nigeria that looks like any other modem country in the world.
The video has been sped up in some portions so there is nothing to be worried about. :)
Nigeria has many modern and beautiful cities and towns- Calabar, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, Asaba, Owerri and so many others.
Western media just loves to portray Nigeria and Africa as dirt poor, dusty, zero infrastructure, a jungle and more....that's why when foreigners come to Africa they are shocked at what they see which is totally different from media portrayal
Yes there are speed limits
This Is Amazing! How I Wish This Model Can Be Replicated in Other Parts of Nigeria.
Hope all other states will look more organized & neat in future 💜
I hope so too!
Not bad 🆒😎🤙
My city💛
Can we make it our city 😢
Abuja, is indeed a picturesque city. It has been designed with inspiration from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, and in my opinion, Abuja does bear a resemblance to Islamabad's beauty. Can't wait to visit someday. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤
We welcome you to Abuja ❤❤
@@tundebakare6887 Yeah next thing you know they'll bring all there friends and families with the mindset of trying to take over. Becarful just sending out open invitations like that.
@@survivingwhitezaddy2.5 I get you
This city is truly beautiful. I think it is billed to be the best city in Africa in the not too distant future.
It can't be! It contains Nigerians!
@@Rayvn7you're funny so because it contains Nigerians it cannot be right
@@Rayvn7Funny comment
Wuse 2 you need to visit it am in Abuja
Your tour of abuja city centred mainly on three areas, maitama,central area and gwarimpa,and a little bit of the airport road,precisely the city gate.
There are lots of beautiful areas you need to see.
Wow so you have never visited but you made this video? I would suggest the resorts.
This was very nice for a drive-thru and around next time do a foot tour to show more close up rather than going by a 45 or 50 miles an hour can't see much like that.
You got to see Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia it is gorgeous
Please visit this clean, organised and calmer cities too in niaja
Calabar, Uyo, Enugu, Abakaliki, kaduna, Minna, Asaba, Yenagoa, although there are several others but this are very calm and organised cities.
You mean the same Enugu that I've been to for 3 years+? Very dirty and disorganized town, there are only some few beautiful places but the rest are unkempt and lot of water issues.
Kaduna where kinappers are bothering them. And there are so many killings
Lots of homes are covered with dusts from the dirty roads.
@@Chinez Oga stop being too pessimistic, I have lived in Enugu and it is a clean city, because you are not happy does not change the fact that it has alot of clean parts, all you negative naija that never see anything good in naija.
@@skz671 You are not even a niaja person, what do you know about a place you have never been, Kaduna is a clean and organised city, it has some security issues does not stop it from being clean and organised.
Very less stressful city over Lagos. No traffic and you can get to where you want within a short time
i am very impressed . Hugs from the EU
Someone pliz ,Tell me the song of the tune used 🥺🔥✌️
I guess Abuja is the true fulfillment of the importance of the names we call ourselves and children..Abuja father of yah people? From a dusty little settlement,hardly heard of even in Nigeria some 40 years ago to the richest city in Africa,that takes some divine interventions.
No, it takes taking the resources(oil money) from one part of the country while destroying their environment and splurging it in another part of the country. Make it make sense.
@@Doziethegreat Well if you don't know who you are others will take what is divinely yours to become great,that's how it works usually.You could call it cheating,others will say it's smart but ignorance is worse.
How does that work and nones crashing thats phenomenonal
I'll be visiting this year.. I'm seriously looking into purchasing a home their..
I can take you on a tour, I'm a realtor.
Yaa ALLAH bless Abuja 100% ILove Abuja 🇬🇧🏗️🏨🏥🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫
Expecting to see you soon in Abuja 🥰
I'm an Indonesian who has a girl from Kubwa, Nigeria. Thank you, I can see where my future wife lives
one of the most beautiful city in nigeria include imo state, visit imo and kano state
"Abíuja"... Hehehehe😄
I'm living in Kigali and (hopefully) moving to Abuja. I am doubtful that Abuja can compare with Kigali in terms of organization but I'm also very hopeful. Thank you for the excellent video.
When u get to Abuja ... compare both unbiasedly and let us know !!
@@scottola2497 Absolutely. I am excited to see more of this wonderful continent.
Abuja is more developed and has more rich neighbourhoods than Kigali. I've been to both cities
@@Jamiev8420 I agree with you on development and financial status. However my post and the video are about organization. Rwandans are extremely well organized, very disciplined, and sticklers for rules wouldn't you agree?
@@BeninMamiWata Abuja isn't like any city you have been in, in Africa, in terms of organization, every single district is equipped with all social amenities, so you can't see people rushing to one particular place for single reasons, it's so clean and people behave themselves....I've seen Street shops in Kigali, you can't find one in Abuja except in areas they're designated to be. Abuja will speak for her self to you when you visit, thank you.
i dunno why we don't like grass in nigeria. they even call it unwanted plant. Grass would make it look so much better rather than sand
Who told you there is no grass
Its tge dry season ,many die, during wet season its all green.😂😂.
i'm from brazil and i have a friend in abuja
Wow great
Green taxis and agbero aka street urchins are the major challenge in abuja
Haha
😂
True
UYO
Reason for weather differences btwn Lagos and Abuja is cos Lagos is a coastal city surrounded on most sides by water so it gets humid esp during dry season from December to March;
But weather gets cooler during rainy season which lasts 7/8 months.
Abuja is located in the middle of the country surrounded by hills, huge rocks and lots of green spaces so weather is cool most times
ABJ is definitely more chilled and organised than Lagos. So I guess it all depends on what you want. I need the ocean 😅. So ABJ can't be my permanent abode but definitely high on the list of pleasant places to live in Nigeria
Abuja is beautiful but we need a lot of skyscrapers
Not necessarily
It all depends on many factors
Most European cities have a few scrapers bcos of the culture in their architecture
Barcelona, Washington DC doesn't have much skyscraper's
In a way you are right but a city doesn't need skyscrapers to be beautiful but it's better to have everything both skyscrapers and other buildings. Abuja has some high rise buildings in the Central Business District but we need more and fortunately Abuja Centenary City is being built with a lot of skyscrappers and when they are done with it, Abuja will be like Dubai or Shenzhen in China.
@@terminateurextra-ordinaire3925 you're right
Jesus te ama.
The location is pleasant, but the driving habits of some drivers are questionable. I observed only two vehicles that actually used their turn signals. Additionally, I am uncertain whether it is permissible to make a right turn from the middle lane.
Beautiful. Can you explain why so much Nigerians leave such a beautiful place to live abroad? Is it the value of the money?
#Tina. I think you should ask the chinese first before asking Nigerians
Let me ask you is it only Nigerians that leave their country and seek greeners pasture elsewhere? I live and work in UAE and there alot of Europeans here..I'm working with royal family and trust me our Palace is full of European, Americans and as well as Asian does that mean their countries isn't good? Let try and comment with sense or better still leave your comfort/ heaven try to broaden your horizon..
@@aniefiokvictor7940 my dear by no means it was meant as an insult it was a question that I was asking because the video highlighted Nigeria . I am quite aware that many nationals live abroad and quite aware of circumstances in some countries. So please don't be offensive. I watch alot of videos on CZcams on Africa and find it to be such a unique and beautiful place with many diversity and Beautiful people. Be Blessed
@@tinasweeting2666
God bless you!!
Most Nigerians can’t afford Abuja , that’s why
I understand the need to project a positive narrative about Africa. Yet I feel for this to truly work it has to be authentic and not based on whitewashing. Doing that is just as bad as negative press about Africa.
Abuja is not an organised city. Yes it was well planned and has a master plan. But most of those plans had been abandoned and many will say the plans were not designed to make Abuja inclusive.
Talk of basic infrastructure. For a planned city most of Abuja lacks access to portable water. I have been living in the city since 2008 and own 2 homes. Less than 20% of Abuja city is on the water grid. Most resort to drilling their own deep water well or resort to buying water in buckets.
There is also no central sewage system. Less than 10% of the city has properly planned sewage system and none of those are connected city wide but rather in clusters . The majority of homes build their own earth pit as septic tanks.
The city lacks a mass transit transportation system. You either own a car or use unregulated taxi where people are cramped into old beaten cars in terrible conditions.
Infrastructure outside of the major popular districts where most of the growth is happening is appalling. You talk of not seeing potholes. Please visit lugbe, dawaki, kubwa, lokogoma, Karimu to mention a few.
Yes Abuja is beautiful, has great infrastructure and offers a good quality of life. But this is in comparison to other cities in Nigeria like Lagos or Port Harcourt. It tells more how deployable most Nigerian cities are than anything. When bench marked against cities of the world Abuja doesn't hold very well.
I hear people say the roads aren't pedestrian friendly....because they have no idea....the pedestrian track is separated by a lone field....which prevent people coming close to the road.
Io sono italiana ma parlerò in inglese for me i like Abuja the most
Thanks
Ciao, parto vicino a Pescara.
You forget to say there's a dps refugee camp in abuja too.
So not all beautiful 😢
Is it safe?
So safe
Abuja is very safe but not all parts of nigeria are but abuja is safe
I'm Nigerian, but I'm not going to act like the title of this video is true because.
1-I never travelled to anywhere else in africa outside my country, so to say it's better would be like saying my family is the best one in the world.
2-There are other africans cities like Kigali the rest that comes up frequently in the media(outside Nigeria) in a positive light, yet the only Nigerian city that's hyped up the most is Lagos, and it's definitely not cleaner.
3-If we really want to be pro unites africa, we have to be honest of each or individual strengths and weaknesses. This is why when I hear other Nigerians brag about the country having this and that, I don't get involved, because if it was so, we won't even need to be in countries like India for example.
it is a great place to live, in comparison to other places in Nigeria.
Is it a "city"?
well you have to know the definition of a city, the urban definition
Why did Kenzo help build Abuja? Out of the goodness of his heart or did Nigerians pay him to do it?
I prefer Lagos and Accra, more identity and opportunities. Abuja is up and coming though.
Why are you mention Accra village here.
people are just saying they happy to be nigera course the are closed minded 🙄 you don't have good shelter and you are proud you don't have good leaders and you are proud you don't have some enjoyable place like national garden swimming pool something that make you happy and you proud people you have to wake up from sleeping some cowards want destroyed our country they divided us they put hated between us no love between us this is not something to be proud as a nigerian,,, proud to be your self and look for success not proud to be nigerian yoroba ibogh hausa they big tribe but we are separated we don't like our self just looking for video's and said you are proudly nigerian how,,with wht benefits 😉 guys wake up build our blessed land
Is that an excuse...
Abuja is more of an estate than a city
Road has no pot Holes
Abuja is not a traditional city like many other African cities. It is a newly built capital city so you expect it to be planned just as Brazilia was a planned city. You can't compare Abuja to Johannesburg or Capetown which are traditional old cities not purposefully built as a capital
Cape town the road is so much tight Except abuja, just abuja is paradise, it's only 38 yrs still compare with oldest cities in africa this is incredible
Nice to see well planned capital city.
30 years ago it was an idea then a location, plan, construction site now
the emerald dream is reality.
People have to drive slower and safer.
@@muhammadabdulkareem4595 exactly the roads arent as wide as abuja its narrow
You will always know a Ghanan comments , they will never like or love anything is not theirs
Much better than Accra