Overall Nigeria is like a very beautiful place but there are places in the countryside all over the world that look a lot nicer. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria and as such a lot of effort has gone into planning Abuja Nigeria.
Abuja Nigeria is located in the center of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The FCT was established by Decree No. 6 in 1976 with the FCDA as the sole agency responsible for the planning, design and administration of the FCT.
It replaced Lagos as the capital on December 12, 1991 and is currently one of the ten most populous cities in Nigeria.
Known as one of the few purpose built capital cities in Africa as well as one of the wealthiest, Abuja can expect to see some fantastic sights when visiting Abuja Nigeria.
Here are some tourist attractions in Abuja Nigeria that you should check out:
Zuma skirt
Zuma Rock is a large monolith. It rises spectacularly just north of the Nigerian capital of Abuja along the main Abuja-Kaduna road in front of Madala and is sometimes referred to as the “Gateway from Suleja to Abuja”. Zuma Rock rises 725 meters above its surroundings. It is featured on the 100 naira note.
Millennium Park Abuja
This is the largest public park in Abuja, which is located in the Maitama district. A river divides the park into two sides. One side of the park is dedicated to nature and the other side, located near the main entrance of the street, is dedicated to scientific knowledge about the natural environment.
The park was designed by Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti and is one of the main attractions of Abuja Nigeria.
IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja
IBB International Golf and Country Club is an exclusive club with access for members only. Membership initiation fee for ordinary members N750,000 (seven hundred and fifty thousand naira). Overseas members N100,000 (one hundred thousand naira). Junior Members N32,000 (32,000 Naira). Their annual subscription fees are as follows: N75,000 (regular members); N60,000 (overseas members); N15,000 (Junior Members).
IBB International Golf Course Abuja is a standard golf course located on Aso Drive in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. It occupies a land area of about 101 hectares with a number of ponds, lakes, streams and bridges. It is just a few minutes drive from the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja and Aso Villa.
National Children’s Park and Zoo
The hotel is located in the Asokoro District behind the Presidential Mansion. There is enough wildlife here for any animal lover to admire. Pets are housed in the zoo, so it’s a great attraction for children. For your enjoyment, there are also playgrounds and other fun activities for children along the “Toddler Railway”. The Lake Cafe is also open if you need a hot snack or a freshly made milkshake. It is open daily from 9am to 6pm.
Abuja Arts and Crafts Village
The handicraft village is located in the heart of the city. It is located in the Shehu Musa Yarádua Center and the Silverbird Entertainment Center. One can view and purchase some of the Nigerian arts and crafts that represent the culture of Nigeria. One can find pearl necklaces, traditional leather bags, tie (Adire) clothes and bracelets. Food and drink stands are available.
National Arboretum Abuja
The Arboretum was established to play significant roles in the conservation of genetic resources for research, educational, medical, and other scientific purposes. The main purpose of the arboretum is to preserve the forest and other plants in their natural state. Visitors have comfortable concrete seats to relax, meditate and study the surroundings.
Padam Lake
Lies behind the Presidential Mansion and spreads towards Nasarrawa. It is accessible via Abuja Park and Zoo or via a lesser-known route from Udoma Street in Aso Rock.
Abuja National Mosque
The Abuja National Mosque, also known as the Nigerian National Mosque, is located on Independence Avenue across from the National Christian Center. It is the National Mosque of Nigeria, built in 1984 and open to the non-Muslim public except during congregational prayers.
The complex includes a 500-person conference center, the office for the Islamic Center and residential facilities for the imam and muezzin.