Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria that shouldn’t be new but what is social life in Abuja really like, that may be somewhat new and interesting to people on first time visit to Abuja. Here are 5 facts you should keep at the back of your mind if you have course to socialize in Abuja;

Evening and Weekends for Social Events

Most social events happen in the evenings on public holidays and weekends. Well that may be easy to understand since Abuja is strictly a government run city. Most macro economic activities depend on government patronage and hence a sizeable portion of the workforce is employed in public service hence partying and socializing happen in the evenings on weekdays or weekends and sometimes public holidays. There’s only one street carnival which happens towards the end of the year around october or November however numerous other events such as business fairs and conferences also hold occasionally.

High cost of living

The cost of living in Abuja is high primarily due to rent costs as land is extremely expensive. In order to recoup their investments landlords charge outrageous amounts as rent and the poor tenants have no choice than to pass on the cost to customers who patronize them. So expect to pay more for clothing, groceries and more as you patronize any of the numerous Supermarkets in Abuja or go out for shopping or even hang out at clubs, bars or eateries in Abuja.

Abuja is Over rated City of prosperity

It may sound a bit unfair to say Abuja is an over rated city but truth be told it really is as you get a sense of just how unreal many residents are with the keeping up with the Jones attitude as very many people try to live a classy lifestyle they can hardly afford. That is also besides the fact that many people living outside the capital city must imagine it to be a place flowing with plenty of cash. Well indeed there’s plenty of money in Abuja but it’s in the hands of a few people and that’s the truth.

Some say Abuja is a Boring City

One of the complains many people have about Abuja is that it’s a boring city where live is so slow. All you have is work, markets, churches and homes and most people live their lives around this four places doing almost the same thing every day. Having fun however is limited to everyone’s experiences as some people actually love to live in Abuja however besides clubs, gardens and parks where else can one socialize and have fun? Eateries, bars and may be hanging out with friends.

Abuja is a City of Plazas and Parks/Gardens

One thing you’d easily notice about Abuja is how so many plazas dot the landscape. Many districts have plazas with many shop and office spaces located within them. Just driving along major roads in town tells the story in pictures if you’re looking for where to shop most times you’re limited to plazas. Another common feature is gardens and parks. Gardens in Abuja happen to be an excellent place to socialize and meet with people but also you’ll find that it’s a place to also enjoy some mouth watering meals especially barbecue.

But the good thing about Abuja is that it is a peaceful and serene city at least as far as the main city is concerned. There’s less crime committed within the city as law enforcement is efficient and the breath taking architectural structures and greenery all over the city is something to behold.

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