Why Nigeria Moved Its Capital From Lagos To Abuja

Name: Why Nigeria Moved Its Capital From Lagos To Abuja
Uploaded: 2025-11-01
Duration: 1 min 30 s
Channel: Olayinka Obebe
Description: Nigeria didnt just wake up and move its capital, it was a decades-long plan rooted in geography, politics, and balance. Lagos was too congested and coastal; Abuja was chosen to represent the center, literally and symbolically. It took over 15 years of planning and leadership tran

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Nigeria didnt just wake up and move its capital, it was a decades-long plan rooted in geography, politics, and balance. Lagos was too congested and coastal; Abuja was chosen to represent the center, literally and symbolically. It took over 15 years of planning and leadership tran

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