Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. …
… a planned city, … built mainly in the 1980s. It officially became Nigeria’s capital on 12 December 1991, replacing Lagos …
Similar to Brazil’s planned capital, Brasília.
… the unofficial metropolitan area of Abuja is well over three million …
In light of the ethnic and religious divisions of Nigeria, plans had been devised since Nigeria’s independence to have its capital in a location deemed neutral to all parties. …
Abuja is known for being the best purpose-built city in Africa as well as being one of the wealthiest and most expensive …
I arrived one day prior to the start of my gymnastics coaching course. Have not yet had much time to see the city.
First impressions: Churches, buses, chickens, music, relaxed, smiling people. Touts all tried to wave me on to the various different night buses to Lagos.
One rat in the trash, looking quite relaxed, too.
The rainy season is just starting.
Rick McCharles 