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