Maitama

District in Abuja, Nigeria

Place in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Maitama

* From the top left;
* Top: The headquarters of the Nigerian Communications Commission and Ventures Park workspace hub
* Middle: Transcorp Hilton hotel and the Millennium Park
* Bottom: a view of a street in Maitama

Coordinates: 9°5′4.164″N 7°29′30.1344″E﻿ / ﻿9.08449000°N 7.491704000°E﻿ / 9.08449000; 7.491704000
Country| Nigeria
Federal territory| Federal Capital Territory
Federal capital| Abuja
First settled| 1715
Incorporated| 1 October 1984
Government

• Body| Federal Capital Territory Administration

Maitama is a district in Phase 1 of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. The district hosts various foreign embassies, high commissions, and governmental buildings. It houses several of Abuja's most well known landmarks, such as the Millennium Park, Minister's Hill, the Unity Fountain, the IBB Golf Club, and the Transcorp Hilton.[1] Maitama is home to the headquarters of the NCC, NCS, NUC, AMCON, NSIA, NIPC, NEPC, CAC, NYSC, RMRDC, NHRC, TETFUND, INEC, NEMA, TCN and other parastatals.

The district is situated to the north of Abuja, with the Wuse and Central Districts lying to its southwest and southeast respectively. Due to its rapid growth, the district is currently undergoing further extension as of 2023.[2]

## History

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The earliest known settlers to Maitama were the Koro people, who traced their migration from Likoro near Zaria back to 1715. Under the leadership of the then Wambai of Likoro, they migrated to Kagarko before eventually relocating to Maitama. The name Maitama is believed to have originated from the mining and iron smelting activities that were prevalent in the settlement. A fatal landslide in the mining pit forced them to abandon Maitama and establish a new settlement named Wuse.[3][4]

## References

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1. ^ "Which Local Government Is Maitama Abuja? - Around Abuja Blog". aroundabuja.com. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
2. ^ "FCTA awards infrastructure contract in Maitama II - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
3. ^ "Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
4. ^ "Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (II) - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.

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Abuja

Districts|

| Phase 1|

* Asokoro
* Central District
* Garki
* I
* II
* Guzape
* Maitama
* Wuse
* I
* II

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Phase 2|

* Apo-Dutse
* Dakibiyu
* Duboyi
* Durumi
* Gaduwa
* Gudu
* Jabi
* Jahi
* Kado
* Katampe
* Kaura
* Kukwuaba
* Mabushi
* Utako
* Wuye

Phase 3|

* Galadimawa
* Gwarimpa
* Kabusa
* Karmo
* Kafe
* Life Camp
* Nbora
* Dakwo
* Lokogoma

Phase 4|

* Idu
* Karsana

Suburbs|

* Dawaki
* Kubwa
* Lugbe
* Mpape
* Jukwoyi

Landmarks|

* Aso Rock
* Eagle Square
* Aso Villa
* National Assembly
* Supreme Court
* Abuja National Mosque
* Nigerian National Christian Centre
* Zuma Rock
* Millennium Tower
* Millennium Park
* CBN headquarters, NNPC towers
* Abuja International Conference Centre
* Nigerian Communications Commission building
* Castle of Law
* National Ecumenical Centre of Nigeria
* Abuja Stadium
* ECOWAS Secretariat
* Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre
* National Arbotetum
* I.B.B. Golf Club
* Pedam Dam
* The World Trade Centre

Education|

| Universities|

* University of Abuja
* Nile University of Nigeria
* Baze University
* African University of Science and Technology

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Primary and
secondary schools|

* École Française Marcel Pagnol
* German School Abuja
* American International School of Abuja
* Whiteplains British School
* Nigerian Tulip International Colleges

Libraries|

* National Library of Nigeria

Transport|

* Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
* Abuja Light Rail

Mass media|

| Newspapers|

* Blueprint
* Daily Nigerian
* Daily Post
* Leadership
* Media Trust
* New Nigerian
* Newsdiary online
* Peoples Daily
* Peoples Gazette
* Premium Times
* Thinkers Newspaper
* Urhobo Vanguard

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* Aso Radio
* Brekete Family
* Max FM
* Brila FM
* Films

Economy|

* Companies
* Abuja Thermal Power Station
* Abuja Securities and Commodities Exchange

Sport|

| Football clubs|

* Abuja F.C.
* Galadima F.C.
* NAF Rockets F.C.

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* 2003 All-Africa Games
* 2022 Girls' African Nations Volleyball Championship U19
* Old Parade Ground
* Moshood Abiola National Stadium

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