By Dakuku Peterside, PhD
Once upon a time, Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, was a serene and sprawling city that accommodated persons of all faith, social strata, and economic pursuits. Abuja, to the elite, offered an escape from insecurity, hustling, and bustling that plagued other major cities in the county. It was a city in which most elite wanted to own a property, raise a family, or even retire in old age.
The city was a haven for the professional middle class linked
to the public sector. It was a city of hope to the many poor people who
migrated to its surburbs with the dream of advancement.
Abuja , a prototype of future cities in Nigeria. It was founded on the vision of a centralised symbol of our national unity . But the era of Abuja being a fortress of peace and tranquility seems to belong to history.
