Abuja is regarded as one of the most expensive places to live in Nigeria with expensive accommodation, high taste and standards of living and other parameters, what do you think?
However, if you go there, here are 5 things to and see to enjoy your stay:
1.Visit your park
Abuja has several parks and green areas. The largest one is Millennium Park, which was designed by architect Manfredi Nicoletti. It was officially opened by the United Kingdom’s Elizabeth II in December 2003. Another area park is located in Lifecamp Gwarimpa close to the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. It is good recreation centre with sporting facilities like Basketball and Badminton courts. The city park, is also another popular one located in Wuse 2. It is home to numerous outdoor and indoor attractions such as a 4D cinema, astro-turf, lawn tennis court, paintball arena and restaurants.
2. Go to the ‘Bush bars
“Bush Bars” are informal spaces situated in Abuja with a covered area of tables and chairs where people can sit and have drinks. Sometimes snacks such as suya and grilled catfish appear on the menu.
3. Visit national monuments
A visitor or resident can learn more about Abuja by visiting some of the monuments. They include the Abuja National Mosque, which was built in 1984. The mosque is an explorer’s delight and is open to the public except during official hours. The National Christian Centre is another architectural monument that will delight the tourist. Others monuments include the National Library, the Ministry of Defence, ECOWAS Secretariat, and others.
4. Go to the cinema
You can never be bored in Abuja with the several cinemas that are fun spots. Some of the major cinemas are Silverbird Cinema, Jabi Lake Mall; Silverbird Entertainment Centre and Genesis Deluxe Cinema.
5. Watch a car show or drive around
Abuja hosts a number of car shows including the Abuja international motor fair, the Rimz and Beatz car show and the drift league. Abuja also boasts of some of the best roads in Nigeria that are wide and free, so you can enjoy a drive around for sight seeing.