Urban Development, Government Policy, Infrastructure Planning, Economic Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Housing Issues, City Planning, Historical Context, Federal Capital Territory, Investment Opportunities

The Nigerian Economist . 18 February 1991 . Pg 9

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The text discusses the ambitious project of relocating Nigeria's federal capital from Lagos to Abuja, initiated by General Murtala Mohammed in 1976. The government aimed to alleviate the congestion and infrastructural issues in Lagos by developing a new capital city. The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) was tasked with creating a master plan, which took 18 months to complete. The city is designed to accommodate 3.2 million people and has seen significant government investment in infrastructure, including housing and utilities. However, the private sector has been slow to engage in the development, leading to concerns about accommodation for civil servants as the government plans to move operations to Abuja. The text emphasizes the need for private investment to support the city's growth and infrastructure needs.

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The text discusses the ambitious project of relocating Nigeria's federal capital from Lagos to Abuja, initiated by General Murtala Mohammed in 1976. The government aimed to alleviate the congestion and infrastructural issues in Lagos by developing a new capital city. The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) was tasked with creating a master plan, which took 18 months to complete. The city is designed to accommodate 3.2 million people and has seen significant government investment in infrastructure, including housing and utilities. However, the private sector has been slow to engage in the development, leading to concerns about accommodation for civil servants as the government plans to move operations to Abuja. The text emphasizes the need for private investment to support the city's growth and infrastructure needs.