To create a city that reflects its status as the nation’s capital, the Nigerian government, in 1979, approved a master plan to guide Abuja’s urban development in five distinct phases. This phased approach was designed to facilitate orderly and efficient growth.
To create a city that reflects its status as the nation’s capital, the Nigerian government, in 1979, approved a master plan to guide Abuja’s urban development in five distinct phases. This phased approach was designed to facilitate orderly and efficient growth.
Abuja Phase 1
Abuja Phase 1 is the most developed and prestigious area in Abuja. It features some of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods, luxurious estates, elegant homes, advanced infrastructure, and a well-connected road network. The districts in Phase 1 include:
- Asokoro
- Central Area
- Garki
- Garki II
- Guzape I
- Guzape II
- Maitama
- Wuse
- Wuse II
Abuja Phase 2
Abuja Phase 2 is also highly developed, with attractive neighborhoods, excellent infrastructure, and an extensive road network. It rivals Phase 1 in terms of development. The fifteen districts in Phase 2 are:
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- Apo-Dutse
- Dakibiyu
- Duboyi
- Durumi
- Gaduwa
- Gudu
- Jabi
- Jahi
- Kado
- Katampe
- Kaura
- Kukwaba
- Mabushi
- Utako
- Wuye
Abuja Phase 3
Located farther from the city center, Abuja Phase 3 is still under development but offers good infrastructure and road access. Its affordability compared to Phases 1 and 2 has spurred a lot of real estate and commercial activity. Phase 3 consists of seventeen districts:
- Bunkoro
- Dakwo
- Dape
- Galadimawa
- Gwarimpa
- Industrial Area
- Kabusa
- Kafe
- Karmo
- Life Camp
- Lokogoma
- Nbora
- Okanje
- Pyakasa
- Saraji
- Wumba
- Wupa
Abuja Phase 4
Phase 4 is less developed, with limited basic infrastructure, making it more affordable for real estate and commercial ventures. The districts in Phase 4 are:
- Bude
- Burun
- Chafe
- Gidari Bahagwo
- Gwagwa
- Gwari
- Idogwari
- Idu
- Jaite
- Kaba
- Kagini
- Karsana
- Ketti
- Kpoto
- Mamusa
- Parfun
- Sabo Gida
- Sheretti
- Tasha
- Waru-Pozema
Abuja Phase 5
Phase 5 comprises clusters of satellite towns, mostly situated outside the main city, near the airport road. The districts in Phase 5 include:
- Kyami
- Lugbe
Suburban Districts
In addition to the main phases, there are five suburban districts that were not part of the original master plan but have grown due to their proximity to Abuja. These include:
- Kubwa
- Nyanya
- Karu
- Kuje
- Jikwoyi
- Mpape
- Dawaki
This guide highlights the unique features and developmental stages of the different phases and districts in Abuja, providing a comprehensive overview of the city’s layout.
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